The Encampment – On July 31st, 1777, the Continental Army was marching on its way from New Jersey to Philadelphia. General Greene decided that the area around the Moland House was a good place to camp for the night. The Army was off to Philadelphia the next day. While camping at the “Falls of the Schuylkill” the decision was made to march to New York. On Sunday, the 10th of August, word was received that a large British fleet had been sited off of Delaware Bay. Again, the Continental Army was near the Moland House and decided to camp in the area. Moland House became Washington’s Headquarters. Waiting for more word of the fleet, the Army stayed at Moland until 3:00 am on Saturday, August 23rd. During that stay, the Marquis de Lafayette came to join Washington’s army. Count Casimir Pulaski also joined and the U.S. Cavalry was then borne at Moland. A Council of War was conducted on August 21st that included thirteen men of note from the history of our nation. Every year, during the time of the Neshaminy encampment, the Warwick Township Historical Society conducts a reenactment that includes the Pennsylvania 5th and many artisans demonstrating life in Colonial times, to the attending public.
Guided tours of Moland House are available between 1 PM and 4 PM on the second Sunday of every month and additionally on the fourth Sunday between April and October. Admission is four dollars for adults, three dollars for students and seniors and free for children under six.
Special, group and private tours can be scheduled by calling 215-918-1754 and leaving a message. We will return your call to discuss details, cost and the schedule. Educational visits are available to schools, youth groups and Scouts.( link to education}.
A self-guided tour of our well-marked Nature Trail around the entire twelve acres of the Moland Park and gardens are open to the public during daylight hours all year round. Entrance and parking are on Route 263. This tour is further enhanced with a program guide in a box at the starting point, near the Native Garden, and QR coding will be added soon.
UPCOMING EVENTS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR
April 28 Now is the time to tour our historic home and get some lovely photos of our spring flowers. 1-4:00
May 12-Mother’s Day at Moland! 1-4:00
May 26th-Our annual bring your own picnic day! 1-4:00
June 9th Flag Day Celebration with Mary Pickingsgill reenactor. She made the flag that inspired our national anthem. 1-4:00 FREE refreshments, music, and entertainment.
STORYTELLING FESTIVAL sponsored by the Bucks County Visitors Center! June 23rd. Join us for a storytelling extravaganza! Stories to delight the young and the not so young! 1-4:00 Free to all and no reservations required. Nine storytellers! Free refreshments, music, and entertainment.
2013 REENACTMENT. Each year we have a reenactment to celebrate Washington’s August 1777 encampment at Moland House. This year the Reenactment will take place on August 17 with a rain date of August 24. The grounds of the Moland House come alive with 18th Century music, children’s games, and demonstrations of colonial crafts.
Please check our calendar for additional events: http://moland.org/calendar/
