"War Comes to the Mills" Exhibit

Sat Jun 15, 2019 - Sat Jun 22, 2019
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Repeating every days through June 22, 2019
Except June 17, 2019.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Free admission and parking; however, a $2 per person donation is suggested.
Location:
Pennypacker Mills

Stop by to see a new exhibit that explores the encampment that took place at Pennypacker Mills during the Revolutionary War. Here, Washington organized his army for the Battle of Germantown and then retreated back to their old camp which includes the famous story of George Washington returning General Howe’s dog.

The exhibit shows artifacts found on the property including an actual order from General Washington and include many of the human interest stories that took place. The exhibit is in the bedroom where the owner of the property brought Washington a bowl of water each morning to wash with. This exhibit is included on all tours of the mansion..

Pennypacker Mills is the home of Pennsylvania Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker (1903-1907) and his family. Set on 170-acres of bucolic farmland, the mansion is completely furnished and houses an extensive collection of official and personal artifacts of the Pennypacker family. Operated by the County of Montgomery, the site is open year-round for guided tours, seasonal events, educational programs, changing exhibits, and special programs.Pennypacker Mills provides handicapped accessible parking & restrooms. The mansion is partly handicapped accessible on the first floor, not the 2nd floor.

 

Hours are as follows:
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 AM-4 PM
Sunday: 1 PM- 4 PM
Closed Mondays and County Holidays

 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.