1777 Whitemarsh Encampment
Since 1982, Hope Lodge has held re-enactments to commemorate the time from November 2 to December 11, 1777 when General George Washington and the Continental Army encamped in the Whitemarsh Hills.
43 rd annual encampment re-enactment November 2, 2024 from 10:00 to 4:00
Schedule and appearances subject to change.
schedule of events!
Self-Guided Tours of the Hope Lodge Mansion; Visit our new Children’s Exhibit “ The Watmough Family of Hope Lodge”
Children’s Activities-, Toys & Games, Children’s Muster & Drill, Story time
Colonial Open-Hearth Cooking
Beer Brewing in Colonial America
Dulcimer Music-Lynn King
Artist- Ed Kane
Colonial Crafts-Blacksmith, Basket Weaving, Candle making, Rug Braiding
Lecture & book signing
Troop Camp, Formations and Skirmishes-11:30 Morning and 2:30 Afternoon
Bake Goods Table and Food Trucks
General Admission: $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors (age 65+) and children age 6-17. Children under 6 are free and Friends members are free. Purchase tickets in advance or at the door, cash, check, and credit card accepted.
Troop and Sutler INVITATION
It is our great pleasure to extend an invitation to you to our 42nd Hope Lodge Encampment on November 4, 2023. The annual battle reenactment will be conducted in accordance with the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission’s “Safety Manual for Historic Weapons Program”, January 2018 edition. Units can download a copy of the manual using the link under Troop Rules & Regulations Agreement.
For Troops
For Sutlers
If you need forms sent in the mail, please email hopelodgepa@gmail.com
