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Skip to Main Content Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about. Sign In Administration Departments Doing Business Parks, Trails, & Historic Sites Stay Informed Search Home Parks, Trails, & Historic Sites Historic Sites Historic Sites There is an historic site within minutes of your home, each representing a unique aspect of Montgomery County history. We invite you to walk the grounds, enjoy the period gardens, or appreciate the landscape as you experience a step back to another time period. Different time periods and themes are presented at the historic sites through a wide variety of exhibits, special events, and programs. These may be found on the web pages for each site. Tours Free guided tours are available at each site year-round. Plan your trip so that you allow at least 45 minutes for this personalized view into the past. Groups of 10 or more should call for a reservation. Tour Hours - last tours start at 3:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and county holidays. Educational Programming Both student and adult groups can arrange specialized tours and hands-on activities that correspond to each site’s unique historical perspective and resources. Fees may apply for some programs. Call each historic site for more information. Events & Exhibits Special events are scheduled throughout the year that will add to your experience of history. A variety of exhibits, large and small, provide a detailed look at themes related to the lifestyle of particular time periods. View our calendar for up-to-date listings. Research Collections are available for research for those looking for detailed information on family genealogy, antiques, architecture, or social history. Call to schedule an appointment. Museum Shops Each site has special items available in their museum shops to add a period touch to your holidays, reading, crafts, toys, or gifts. Pick up something for yourself, too. ALL COUNTY PARKS, TRAILS & HISTORIC SITES ARE NOW SMOKE FREE. NO SMOKING (INCLUDING VAPORIZERS) OF ANY KIND IS ALLOWED. Activities & Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Historic Resource Fees Guidelines and Application for Special Use Permit Additional Resources Historical Society of Montgomery County Rural History Confederation National Audubon Society Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Contact Us John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove Ph: 610-666-5593 Pennypacker Mills Ph: 610-287-9349 Peter Wentz Farmstead Ph: 610-584-5104 Pottsgrove Manor Ph: 610-326-4014 Map of Historic Sites & Parks PTHS January to June 2020 Calendar of Events Calendar Sat, Feb 8 Victorian Valentines for Kids! Sat, Feb 8 Historic Candy Making at Pottsgrove Manor Sat, Feb 22 Lecture: "Shaping Democracy: How Blacks Transformed the American Narrative Sun, Feb 23 Winter Chores & Treats Sun, Mar 1 Gallery Talk: “Handicrafts in the Home” Wed, Apr 1 Child's Play: Meet the Sheep Sat, Apr 4 Easter Workshop for Kids! Sat, Apr 11 Workshop: Door Knob Basket Sat, Apr 18 Sheep Shearing Day Fri, May 8 Nightlife: Women's Work View All /Calendar.aspx John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove Pennypacker Mills Peter Wentz Farmstead Pottsgrove Manor Sunrise Mill Facebook Twitter Pinterest Delicious Blogger LinkedIn Home My Account Printer Friendly Email Page Contact Us RSS Site Map Translate Page Notifications Documents Contact Us P.O. Box 311 Norristown, PA 19404-0311 Phone: 610-278-3000 Hours 8:30 a.m.- 4:15 p.m. Driving Directions Social Media Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Helpful Links Employment Commissioners' Board Meetings Community Connections Contact Directory How Do I? How to Get Naloxone Overdose Prevention Requests for Proposal/Bids /QuickLinks.aspx Using This Site Home Site Map Privacy Statement Disclaimer Accessibility Copyright Notices Government Websites by CivicPlus® /QuickLinks.aspx Arrow Left Arrow Right [] Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow...