Porch Performance: "Fire in the Hole!"
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 07/16/2022
Coal was the fuel of America's Industrial Revolution and no one knows the dangers of "life below ground" better than Irish miner, Frank Kehoe, portrayed by historian Rich Pawling. Bring a chair to sit on the lawn as Pawling performs on the mansion porch.
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Coal was the fuel of America’s Industrial Revolution and no one knows the dangers of “life below ground” better than Irish miner, Frank Kehoe. Learn of life in the “patch,” the company store, the progression from breaker boy to “miner with papers,” the Mollie Maguires and the United Mine Workers Strike of 1902. Living Historian Rich Pawling will share his in-depth knowledge and musical talents. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Sponsored by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills. Free, suggested donation $2/person.
Mansion open for tours by pre-reservation between 10 am & 3 pm. Call 610-287-9349. Masks required for tours.
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Organization:
Pennypacker MillsLocation:
5 Haldeman Road
Schwenksville, PA, 19473United States
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Phone:
610-287-9349Contact name:
Linda Callegari
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The event has already taken place on this date:
07/16/2022
Time:
04:00 PM
Price:
Suggested donation $2/person
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