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, as a Major General. Count Casimir Pulaski met Washington for the first time, at Moland. Later, in September, Count Pulaski also joined the Army, as a General, and the U.S. Cavalry was then borne. 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 2nd and 4th Sundays of every mont. General admission for a guided tour is $7 per adults, $15 for families and $5 per students on field trips. Tours for children under six are free. WTHS members are admitted free.
Special events, even when they occur during our Open House, require a fee as advertised on the event flyer.
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, costs and schedule. Educational visits are available to schools, youth groups and Scouts.
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 Decorative Colonial-Style Garden, and QR coding.
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Sunday, October 13 is Clock Jack Spit day at the Moland House! Come visit and take a tour anytime between 1 and 4 pm and be mesmerized by Moland's beautiful spit at work roasting. Last year it was a pheasant but what will Susan McLellan Plaisted, Proprietress, Heart to Hearth Cookery be roasting this year? ![]()
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Make sure to also stop by our Woodworking Shop and see how things were done in the 18th century!![]()
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Our September 8th House Tour Features:![]()
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Is Posset a drink, a dessert, a medicine, a wedding toast? Visit with Susan McLellan Plaisted, Proprietress, Heart to Hearth Cookery at the Moland House, Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 1 to 4 pm as she prepares an 18th century posset receipt (recipe) and shares the history of posset through time. ![]()
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Also, stop by to visit with our blacksmith and see what he's got in the fire! ![]()
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the September 2024 Historic Moland House Craft Show is cancelled but will be rescheduled for later this year. The new date will be posted once it is confirmed.![]()
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We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you soon!
House Tours are 1pm – 4pm on the 2nd Sunday from November through March and the 2nd & 4th Sundays from April through October*.
The 2nd Sunday in April through October includes authentic hearth cooking. Please check our Facebook page for additional House Tour dates.
Click here to see the Colonial-style Garden at the Moland House in full bloom. Find out more about how you can honor your loved one and support the Moland House.
Board Meetings are the 2nd Weds. of the month and begin at 7:00 pm.
The flag code can be found here.
Please check our calendar for additional events.
*General admission is $7 per adults, $15 for families and $5 per students on field trips. Tours for children under six are free. WTHS members are admitted free.
