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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Dressing Preserved Asparagus at the Moland House![]()
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Have you even seen asparagus preserved in the 18th century manner dressed (prepared) in a receipt (recipe)? Visit Susan McLellan Plaisted, Proprietress, Heart to Hearth Cookery at the Moland House on Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 1 to 4 pm as a salt-glazed crock of asparagus preserved April 12, 2026 will be opened and the asparagus dressed in the same Manner you do those that are newly gather’d. ![]()
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House Tours are $7 per person and $15 for families. Children under six and WTHS members are admitted for free. We accept cash, checks and PayPal.![]()
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Planted near the house, in our well groomed park surrounding Moland House is a Franklinia tree. The Franklinia was named after Benjamin Franklin. It is extinct in the wild and survives only through plants propagated from seeds collected by botanists John and William Bartram in the 1760’s. Looking to visit or volunteer at The Moland House? Visit our link in bio! Don’t forget to mention us The Moland House and use hashtag #themolandhouse ![]()
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Our tree has fragrant white flowers with yellow centers and is currently in bloom. ✨
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Planted near the house, in our well groomed park surrounding Moland House is a Franklinia tree. The Franklinia was named after Benjamin Franklin. It is extinct in the wild and survives only through plants propagated from seeds collected by botanists John and William Bartram in the 1760’s. Stop by The Moland House to see it today! Interested in visiting or volunteering at The Moland House? Visit our link in bio! Don’t forget to mention us The Moland House and use hashtag #themolandhouse ![]()
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Our tree has fragrant white flowers with yellow centers and is currently in bloom. ✨
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 Open Hearth Cooking & Wood Shop Demonstrations. The 4th Sunday includes Wood Shop & Blacksmithing Demonstrations.
Reservations are not required. Please contact us about larger groups.
Check our Facebook page for updates.
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.
