Culture
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Cheltenham Launches America 250 Celebration With Temple Judea Museum Exhibition
Cheltenham Township is turning America’s 250th anniversary into a year-long local celebration rooted in history, place, and community. Cheltenham Celebrates America 250 brings residents closer to the Township’s story through tours, lectures, exhibits, and public events. The focus is clear. Show how Cheltenham’s people, institutions, and spaces connect to the broader American experience. That momentum…
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Whitemarsh Boat Club Welcomes Rowers on Schuylkill
With spring taking hold, the Schuylkill River is coming alive, offering the perfect opportunity to pick up an oar and get out onto the water and enjoy some sculling, writes Edwin Malet for the County Lines Magazine. Rowers, both experienced and new, carry their boats as singles or in crews of two, four, or eight…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Residents Raise $4,330 From ‘Guys and Dolls SR’
Residents at Freedom Village at Brandywine took center stage on March 6 and 7, premiering their sixth resident-produced musical, Guys and Dolls SR, and raising $4,330 to support employee scholarships and community outreach efforts. Directed and produced by Freedom Village residents Fran and Maggie Doyle, the performances featured resident cast members, many of whom had little to no prior stage experience before auditioning.…
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Why Benjamin Franklin Chose Philadelphia: How a Boston Childhood Led Him to America’s Greatest Colonial City
Benjamin Franklin’s story usually begins with the famous scenes: the lightning rod, the Pennsylvania Gazette, the founding of the American Philosophical Society, or the long table at the Second Continental Congress where he sparred with John Adams and later helped shape the Declaration of Independence. But the story really starts much earlier, in a cramped…
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When Washington’s Army Ran Out of Food at Valley Forge, Polly Cooper of Oneida Indian Nation Helped Feed Them
When General George Washington’s army ran out of food while taking refuge in Valley Forge during the winter of 1777, Polly Cooper of Oneida Indian Nation helped save them from starving, writes David Streater for The McDowell News. Washington chose to settle in Valley Forge for the winter after a battle against the British military…
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Richard Vague’s New Book Shines Light on Philadelphia Banker Who Made American Independence Possible
A new book by author and venture capitalist Richard Vague reframes the story of the American Revolution by shifting attention away from familiar political and military narratives and toward the financial machinery that made independence possible, writes Adam Gopnik for The New Yorker. At the center of The Banker Who Made America: Thomas Willing and…
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Historic Photos by Photojournalist Griff Davis on Display at Lincoln University Exhibit
Lincoln University is displaying a selection of 55,000 historic black-and-white photographs by international photojournalist and foreign service officer Griffith Davis, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before his death in 1993, Davis documented some of the most influential figures from the U.S. civil rights and African independence movements. His daughter, determined to keep his memory from fading,…
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Blue Bell Inn, Operating Since 1743, Serves Up History and Great Food
The iconic Blue Bell Inn, one of the oldest continually operating inns in the country, serves up a piece of American history with every meal, write Kim Hudson and Casey Kuhn for CBS News. Since 1743, the Montgomery County inn has served guests in the building once called The White House, welcoming a Revolutionary War…
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These Montgomery County Craft Fairs Are Worth a Spring Weekend Trip
Spring craft fair season is giving Montgomery County shoppers plenty of reasons to get out and browse local this month, writes Main Line Today. Among the featured events is the Spring It On! Craft Show on March 14 at Sunnybrook Ballroom in Pottstown. More than 80 vendors are expected, along with a cash bar and…
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This New Montco Trail Could Change How People Get Around King of Prussia
Upper Merion Township secured a $1 million federal grant to help complete the Valley Forge Gateway Trail, connecting several points throughout the county, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The funding, awarded through the Eastern Federal Lands Access Program, will support construction of a key 500-meter stretch connecting Valley Forge National Historical Park to North Gulph…
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Walk in George Washington’s Footsteps at Peter Wentz Farmstead
Rooted in the same historic landscape that witnessed the American Revolution, the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) continues its mission of sharing the stories that define Montgomery County, especially as we approach America’s 250th Anniversary. Through monthly historic vignettes and upcoming initiatives like the Houses of Declaration, VFTCB is continuing a legacy by…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Named Premier Sponsor of Valley Forge America250 and Park’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations
A historic year is coming to one of the Delaware Valley’s most important Revolutionary War landmarks. In 2026, Valley Forge National Historical Park will host a year of events marking two milestones. The nation’s 250th birthday and the 50th anniversary of Valley Forge becoming a national park. Helping bring those celebrations to life is a…
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Pottsgrove Manor: Colonial Home That Became Pottstown’s Birthplace
Pottsgrove Manor, the Revolutionary War-era home that led to Pottstown, remains standing in Montgomery County, its history frozen in time, write Kim Hudson and Will Kenworthy for CBS News Philadelphia. The home was built in 1752 by John Potts, who then added a grist mill, sawmill, and Pottsgrove forge. “Then, by 1761, he says to…
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Step Into Revolutionary History at Pottsgrove Manor in Pottstown
Rooted where General George Washington and the Continental Army encamped during the Revolutionary War, Valley Forge carries forward a powerful legacy of sharing history. As Montgomery County’s official destination marketing organization, Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) strives to promote the county as a premier destination, while proudly imparting the stories, landmarks, and experiences…
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Triassic Valley Forge Park: Dinosaur Fossils Have Been Found There, as Well as Other Pennsylvania Sites
Of the remnants of the past that have been unearthed throughout Montgomery County, most residents are understandably familiar with those from the American Revolution. But as Stacker discovered in its state-by-state search for dinosaur fossils, the local turf holds treasures much older than that. In compiling a list of what creatures left markers in which…
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Philadelphia Couple Dig Up 300-Year-Old Outhouses, Unearthing Treasures and History
Matt and Melissa Dunphy, a husband-and-wife team, are part of a small group of amateur archeologists digging up 300-year-old Philadelphia outhouses to uncover historic artifacts, writes Jeanne Erickson for the New York Post. Their excavations have uncovered glass bottles, pottery shards, and a variety of household items discarded by residents into privies. Some of these…
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Norristown Beautification Project Brings Art and Upgrades to Main Street
Norristown is getting a fresh look, thanks to a beautification effort that’s transforming everyday infrastructure into art and more welcoming streetscapes, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. At the corner of DeKalb and Airy streets, Philadelphia artist Neasie Blaze recently turned a traffic signal box into a striking portrait. This is part of a larger…
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MCCC to Host 20th Annual Pottstown Student Art Exhibit Apr. 14-30
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites the community to experience and celebrate the talent and artistic ability of its Fine Arts students with an exhibition soon on display at the Pottstown Campus. The Montco Cultural Center will host the 20th Annual Pottstown Student Art Exhibit Apr. 14-30 in the North Hall Gallery (16 E. High St., Pottstown). An opening reception…
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