One of the first questions we receive from visitors to our 18th century kitchen is about our Clock Jack, which claims a multitude of names and a very interesting history. Fire roasted meats generally taste much better than baked meat. Unfortunately, a hot fire also uncomfortably roasted the cook in the process of roasting the […]
Read MoreIf you visited Moland House in the past, you may have noticed the chair which was paired with our George II desk in the office wasn’t quite “up to snuff” as the Brits may say. I was delighted when a George II mahogany armchair came up for bid at a local auction. Another George II […]
Read MoreWhy do we treasure them? Questers is an international non-profit organization focused on studying, preserving and conserving historical landmarks, antiques and artifacts. Their mission is to “quest”/study or collect knowledge of history and antiques. Here at Moland House, we are gifted with the Moland House Questers who are socially minded, caring volunteers committed to assisting […]
Read MoreTwo items have recently been added to the second floor children’s bedroom. The first, a 12”×21” silk on silk sampler is now hung above the bureau. A Sampler is framed needlework. Young girls, generally by the age of 7 or 8 would experiment with various hand sewing techniques to demonstrate their education and skills. Our […]
Read MoreI am a recent transplant to Bucks county, having worked in house museums in Philadelphia. In September, the WTHS Board asked me to serve as Curator at Moland House. I readily accepted. Traditionally, when someone enters a historic house museum they are requested not to touch the furnishings or decorative arts objects. Moland House displays […]
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