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Posted on: January 25, 2021

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Green Resource Center at Farm Park

Norristown Farm Park Entrance

Norristown Farm Park currently has a designated area under construction that will eventually house the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Green Resource Center at Farm Park, which includes a number of  amenities and services to benefit our ...

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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: May 20, 2021

Peter Wentz Farmstead Selected as National Underground Railroad Historic Site

Peter Wentz Farmstead building

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites announced today that Peter Wentz Farmstead has been officially recognized by the National Parks Service (NPS) as a National Underground Railroad Network to Fr...
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2021 Press Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2021

Pottsgrove Manor Announces Summer Events

Pottsgrove Manor

POTTSTOWN, PA – Join Pottsgrove Manor for summer programs that highlight the history of the 18th century and the community in Pottstown, marking 260 years since John Potts first advertised about his new town. Community of Pottstown Virt...
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2021 Press Releases
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Green Lane Park Announces Environmental Educational Programs for June

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GREEN LANE, PA – Green Lane Park announced today two upcoming outdoor events in June. The public is encouraged to register to attend these upcoming family-friendly events.
Lightning in a Jar - Fireflies
Friday June 25th at 8:30 p.m. 
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2021 Press Releases
Posted on: June 14, 2021

Peter Wentz Farmstead to Offer Special Tours on Juneteenth

Peter Wentz house

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites announced today that Peter Wentz Farmstead will offer special Juneteenth tours on Saturday, June 19 to share the story of Jack, an enslaved person who sought and escape...
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2021 Press Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2021

Green Lane Park Announces August Events

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NORRISTOWN, PA – Green Lane Park announced today three upcoming outdoor events in August. The public is encouraged to register to attend these upcoming family-friendly events.
Save the Bees, Please!
Saturday, August 7 at 10 a.m.
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2021 Press Releases