Why 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 MoreChildren’s Bedroom Additions
Two 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 MoreIntroducing the Curator’s Corner
I 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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