Hope Lodge Historic Site

While regular tours of the Hope Lodge mansion remain unavailable, due to Commonwealth cutbacks, the site is not closed, and the Friends continue to sponsor special public events.

Visit Hope Lodge, near Philadelphia, and enjoy seeing two historic time periods side by side. Some rooms are furnished in the Colonial style (1743-1770). Other rooms are shown in the Colonial Revival style (1922-1953). Hope Lodge is the only house museum in Pennsylvania devoted to these two periods. Also, enjoy the Colonial Revival gardens, walk the grounds, and marvel at the beautiful symmetry of the Georgian mansion set back from the street.

Sat. and Sun. Nov. 5 and 6, 2011: Whitemarsh Encampment Re-enactment
10am-4pm.

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Come to Hope Lodge and relive the 1777 Whitemarsh Encampment of the Continental Army. See Revolutionary War re-enactors. Visit sutlers with colonial-style and history-related wares. Learn about colonial crafts... and much more. Food will be available. An admission is charged to support the site and the work of the Friends of Hope Lodge. Adults: $6; Seniors (60+) & Youth (6-17): $4; children free; family (per car): $20

TRAVEL ADVISORY

Morris Road will be closed between Butler Pike and Lafayette Avenue effective Thursday, November 3. Two alternate routes from Butler Pike to Hope Lodge are:

1. Bethlehem Pike south which will take you directly to Hope Lodge
2. Skippack Pike (Rt. 73) East which will run into Bethlehem Pike just below Hope Lodge. Turn left at Bethlehem Pike for the Hope Lodge entrance.

Ambler Symphony Concert, June 15

An enthusiastic audience of more than 300 people enjoyed the Ambler Symphony Orchestra's performance at Hope Lodge on June 15. The Orchestra featured a program of Irish Pops, including a medley arranged by one of the orchestra members.

Roddy Davis Repairs Visitors' Lot Gates

The Friends are very grateful to Roddy Davis, one of our loyal volunteers, for repairing the gates to the visitors' parking lot. The gates suffered from wind damage and from winter snows/snow-plowing. Roddy did a wonderful job repairing them. He added corner braces to the gates, replaced the broken hinges, strengthened the posts with new support chains, fixed the retaining pins and improved the system for securing the gates in both open and closed positions. Thank you, Roddy, for your concern and support for Hope Lodge and for your excellent workmanship!

» Summer 2011 "Correspondent" [pdf]

Looking for that Perfect Historic Gift?

Our gift shop has a wide range of gifts, including notecards, candles, pottery, colonial toys, children's books, site guide book, local history info, Hawthorn Pins, and more! Cash and check only. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Hope Lodge.

Click to watch a 16 minute video introduction to the history of Hope Lodge! If you are planning to visit, take a few minutes to get acquainted with this beautiful Georgian mansion, just outside of Philadelphia.

Individuals with disabilities who need special assistance or accommodation
should call 215-646-1595 in advance to discuss their needs.