1777 Whitemarsh Encampment
Continental and British reenactors camp on the Hope Lodge grounds to mark the weeks in 1777 when Washington's army sat in the Whitemarsh hills. Six hours of living history. The schedule goes up closer to the date.
More at Historic Hope Lodge
Guided Mansion Tours at Hope Lodge
September tours run to five rather than four. Film first, then guided walks at one and two thirty through the Whitemarsh house Washington's officers used in 1777.
Guided Mansion Tours at Hope Lodge
Sunday tours at one and two thirty, with a short film before you walk. Eight dollars adults, five seniors and youth, Friends members free.
Guided Mansion Tours
Final September Sunday for guided mansion tours, at 1:00 and 2:30. Film first, then a walk through the house Washington's officers used in 1777.
Around the same time
Rice's Market (Tuesdays)
Thirty acres of flea market, farm stands and antique dealers going since the 1870s. Gates at 7am and it thins out by midday, so come early and bring cash.
Executive Scramble
Nine simulated holes before work with a rotating cast of local business people. Ninety minutes, no handicap required, and the point is the conversation between shots as much as the golf.
Coffee, Cookies, and Prayers at the Polls!
The church is a polling place, so the sanctuary stays open all election day with coffee and cookies for anyone passing through. A quiet seat if you want one.
