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553 S. Bethlehem Pike • Fort Washington, PA 19034 • 215-646-1595 • contact us

Hope Lodge Historic Site

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Hope Lodge is temporarily closed, due to cutbacks in funding from the Commonwealth. The Friends of Hope Lodge are working to reopen the site and continue our public programs. The Friends are also exploring and evaluating long term operating plans for Hope Lodge. Please visit our Hope for the Future section for more details.

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.

Job Opening: Part-time Site Coordinator

On the Calendar
Sat. and Sun. Nov. 6 and 7, 2010: 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
Hope for the Future

Hope Lodge is engaged in a broad exploration to evaluate the future of the site. We are open to your ideas and look for your support. Read more

» Spring 2010 "Correspondent" [pdf]

Directions, Hours, and Admission
Directions: Pennsylvania Turnpike exit 339 (Fort Washington). After toll, stay left and follow the road (pass a Friendly's) to end. Left onto Bethlehem Pike. Shortly after crossing beneath the highway, Hope Lodge is on your left. Click for map.
The site is temporarily closed. Please revisit for updates. Contact us

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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.

Hope Lodge Video
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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.

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Governor
Edward G. Rendell
Chairman
Wayne Spilove
Executive Director
Barbara Franco