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| September 30th |
"HOPE LODGE - Past, Present & Future" a presentation by Mr. Jack Gumbrecht and Mr. Jack Washington - See below |
HOPE LODGE - Past, Present & Future Presented by Mr. Jack Gumbrecht and Mr. Jack Washington Thursday, September 30th, 2010 - 7:30 pm First Presbyterian Church Bethlehem Pike and East Mill Road in Flourtown, PA |
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Hope Lodge, located at 553 S. Bethlehem Pike in Ft. Washington, is an historic landmark that is well known both locally and nationally. A beautiful example of Colonial Georgian architecture, it was built between 1743 and 1748 by Samuel Morris, a wealthy Philadelphia merchant. It was used by Washington's army during the Revolutionary War and, along with Mather's Mill, has been part of our local history for over 250 years. Hope Lodge is significant for its architecture, its history, and its collections. It has provided a great classroom with rich resources for all ages and levels of historical interest. Today it stands closed to the public, due to budgetary cutbacks from the State to PHMC (Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission), who owns Hope Lodge. PHMC has been challenged to consider future alternatives for this landmark. "Hope for the Future" is a current campaign that has been organized, seeking to enhance the historic site by looking at additional uses that will provide long-term sustainability and make the site a better resource for the local community. Please join us as STHS welcomes Mr. Jack Gumbrecht and Mr. Jack Washington (President and past President of the Friends of Hope Lodge), who will present the history of this historic landmark from its early beginnings to current status. We will explore the various owners of this home and estate, the roles that the home has played in our local history, and - most importantly - the current status and the future plans to keep Hope Lodge as a viable and important historical landmark and educational treasure. This promises to be an important and educational program. The public is invited to attend, and there is no charge for admission. Reservations are not required. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call 215-233-4600
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