Pennypacker Mills - Discover Who Committed the Dastardly Crime!

Sherlock Holmes & the Speckled Band

Follow Sherlock Holmes, investigator extraordinaire, as he unravels one of the greatest murder mysteries, “Sherlock Holmes and the Speckled Band.” This thrilling story begins when a woman comes to Holmes and his associate, Dr. Watson, begging for his help to solve the mystery of her sister’s death. The story follows him to the old mansion where he must stop a killer from committing another horrible crime.

Actor Neill Hartley portrays Sherlock Holmes in this 19th century story which would become a milestone book in the field of crime fiction. After Hartley’s performance, stay for a question and answer period. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy one of the area’s most versatile actors as he portrays investigator Sherlock Holmes.

Visitors can call (610) 287-9349 to pre-register for a tour or register online. 

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About Pennypacker Mills - This historic site is open year-round for free guided tours of the home of Pennsylvania Governor Samuel Pennypacker and his family. Known for its collection of 18th and 19th century decorative arts, furnishings, personal and official documents, the story of this famous Pennsylvania family reflects the lives of those who lived in Montgomery County in the early 1900’s.

Pennypacker Mills is open Tuesdays through Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays: 1 to 4 p.m., with the last tour at 3 p.m. each day. Pennypacker Mills is closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Tours take approximately one hour and are free, with a suggested donation of $2 per person.

Pennypacker Mills is operated by the Montgomery County Division of Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites. Pennypacker Mills is located off Route 73 (Skippack Pike) at 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473.  Any questions, call (610) 287-9349.

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