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Getting from here to there in Colonial America with compasses and maps.

On Saturday, April 10, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., visitors to Pottsgrove Manor will have a chance to visit with colonial travelers and hear their stories.

Costumed volunteers will share tales of the rigors of 18th century travel, a colonial cook will be demonstrating the preparation of travel foods, and visitors can participate in packing for a journey and writing a letter with a quill pen. A donation of $2 per person is suggested.

This program is being held in conjunction with the museum’s new exhibit, “So Long and Toilsome a Journey: Transportation in Colonial Pennsylvania.”

Pottsgrove Manor, home of John Potts, colonial ironmaster and founder of Pottstown, is located at 100 West King Street near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Pottsgrove Manor is operated by Montgomery County under the direction of the Parks and Heritage Services Department.

Regular museum hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Tours are given on the hour; last tour of the day begins as 3 p.m.

Groups of 10 or more should pre-register by calling 610-326-4014. For more information and a full calendar of events, visit us on the Web at www.montcopa.org/historicsites.