Montgomery County

There are historic sites all over Montgomery County, each representing a unique aspect of its history.

John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove

610-666-5593, (http://pa.audubon.org). This museum was the first home of the famous artist James Audubon.

Pennypacker Mills

5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, 610-287-9349. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM Su 1PM-4PM.

Peter Wentz Farmstead

east of intersection of Routes 73 and 363, Center Point, Worcester, 610-584-5104. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM Su 1PM-4PM. This stone house was finished in 1758, and was George Washington's headquarters during 1777.

Pottsgrove Manor

100 West King Street, Pottstown, 610-326-4014. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM; Su 1PM-4PM. This manor was build in 1752 and housed the founder of Pottstown.

There are several beautiful parks in Montgomery County, which are great for fishing, barbecuing, and nature hiking.

Green Lane Park

2144 Snyder Rd Routes 29 & 63, Green Lane, 215-234-4528

Central Perkiomen Valley park

1 Plank Road Schwenksville, 610-287-6970

Norristown Farm Park

2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown, 610-270-0215

Lorimer Park

183 Moredon Rd, Huntingdown Valley, 215-947-3477