One of Montgomery County’s most storied landmarks is open and waiting to take you back in time.
Historic Hope Lodge in Fort Washington has been welcoming visitors to its colonial-era halls for years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Built between 1743 and 1748, the home was originally the residence of Quaker Samuel Morris.
It later became a key site during the Revolutionary War, when the Continental Army encamped in the surrounding Whitemarsh Township hills following the Battle of Germantown in October 1777.
President of Friends of Hope Lodge, Kevin Horan, leads guided tours alongside his wife and event coordinator, Diane. The two bring the history to life, right down to their period-accurate clothing.
Inside, visitors can examine King of Prussia Marble in the original fireplace and watch a live hearth cooking demonstration in the old-world kitchen.
The lodge isn’t frozen in the past, though. It hosts weddings, an annual British Car Show with live music and food, and popular Whitemarsh encampment re-enactments every year.
Historic Hope Lodge is open for guided tours most Sunday afternoons, excluding national holidays. It’s a piece of Montgomery County history that’s very much alive.
To learn more about Fort Washington’s Historic Hope Lodge and its ties to our country’s founding, visit CBS News.
