2011 Hope Lodge Calendar

Monday, April 11 7pm	Program on 18th Century Medicine (at St. Thomas Church, Parish House) Join the Friends of Hope Lodge and Wayne Skilton, a member of the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment, for a special program on 18th century medical instruments and procedures. The 6th Pennsylvania is a re-enacting organization that participates in the annual Whitemarsh Encampment Re-enactment at Hope Lodge. Wayne and others have researched 18th century medicine extensively, and this program will be very entertaining and educational. The program will be at MacColl Auditorium in the Parish House at St. Thomas’ Church, Whitemarsh. Enter the driveway on Camp Hill Road about one-tenth of a mile from the Bethlehem Pike- Camp Hill Road intersection. The Parish House and parking are ahead on the right. Admission is free and light refreshments will follow the program.
Saturday, April 16 10am-2pm	Spring Clean-Up Day at Hope Lodge Help clean-up the grounds at Hope Lodge. We have had another cold, snowy winter, and we want to get the site in shape for 2011. We will be working in the garden, raking leaves, collecting tree debris, and doing other spring clean-up tasks. Volunteers are welcome to come out for any part of the day that is convenient. Please bring a rake and work gloves. The Friends will provide a pizza lunch at noon.
Saturday, May 7 10am to noon	Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday, June 15 rain date June 22 7pm	Ambler Symphony Concert Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a snack or picnic dinner, and enjoy a delightful evening of music on the spacious front lawn at Hope Lodge. The Ambler Symphony Orchestra always presents an entertaining variety of musical numbers. Admission is free.
Wednesday, August 10 (rain date August 11) At dusk	Summer Movie on the Lawn This year we are featuring "National Treasure," and the fantastic search which takes them through historic Philadelphia. The film will be presented by Whitemarsh Township Parks and Recreation.
Friday, September 9, 2011 7pm	Annual Members Meeting The meeting will be at the Friends' offices in the tenant house behind the Hope Lodge mansion. In addition to members of the Friends, volunteers at Hope Lodge are also welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be available after the meeting.
Saturday, October 1, 2011 9:30am-4:30pm	Whitemarsh History Tour Hope Lodge will be a featured stop in this tour sponsored by Whitemarsh Township Parks and Recreation. More information.
Sat-Sun November 5-6 10am-4pm each day	1777 Whitemarsh Encampment Re-enactment Come to Hope Lodge and celebrate the 234th anniversary of the 1777 Whitemarsh Encampment, when General George Washington and the Continental Army were camped on the hills of Eastern Montgomery County. See the British and American camps, military drills and skirmishes. Buy reproduction goods from colonial-style sutlers. Tour the Hope Lodge mansion. Learn about life and crafts in colonial times. There will be fun-filled activities for the entire family. Food will be available. Parking on site. Admission is charged. Note: Admission fees and a detailed schedule of events will be posted on this site two weeks prior to the encampment.
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Calendar subject to change. Call 215-646-1595 or 215-646-1641 to verify programs and for up-to-date information. Programs sponsored by the Friends of Hope Lodge, area businesses, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

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