Resolved To Erect A Town, The Origins Of Pottstown Lecture

Bring a lawn chair and learn about the history and growth of the town the Potts family founded. Potts family author and researcher Dan Graham will trace Pottstown’s development and milestones since John Potts first advertised the town in 1761. This outdoor lecture is a suggested $2 donation per person and is weather permitting. 

Using maps and primary resource documents, Graham will take the audience through the growth of the town from the time of the Potts into the early 19th century. Discover what key businesses and developments lead to the growth and success of early Pottstown! Graham has written numerous books and articles about the Potts family and the history of ironworks in Pennsylvania. Many of his works can be found at the Museum Shoppe at Pottsgrove Manor and his family genealogy research can be accessed for free online.