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Camp William Penn Headquarters

Posted on June 10, 2016April 3, 2017 by USCT

February Event, 2021

Posted on January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 by USCT

We Fight for Our Rights, Liberty, Justice and Union: The Battle of New Market Heights On September 29, 1864, the … Continue reading “February Event, 2021”

Black History Program for 2021

Posted on January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 by USCT

Citizens for the Restoration of Historical La Mott will present their annual Black History program at 3:00, on February 28, … Continue reading “Black History Program for 2021”

Juneteenth

Posted on June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 by USCT

This excellent article shares this history of Camp William Penn and Juneteenth.

Presentation: “The Ridley/Fox Shooting and Aftermath: An American Tragedy”

Posted on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 by USCT

Presented by Dr.Thomas Wieckowski: Author, historian, educator This unfortunate incident at Camp William Penn not only resulted in the death … Continue reading “Presentation: “The Ridley/Fox Shooting and Aftermath: An American Tragedy””

Camp William Penn and Historic La Mott Day

Posted on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 by USCT

On September 21st, a crowd of neighbors and Civil War buffs gathered at 10:00 AM at Camp William Penn gate … Continue reading “Camp William Penn and Historic La Mott Day”

A Proclamation

Posted on September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 by USCT

of the Board of Commissioners of Cheltenham Township Whereas, The Chelten Hills community includes the village that later received national … Continue reading “A Proclamation”

Camp William Penn and Historic La Mott Day

Posted on August 5, 2019September 13, 2019 by USCT

Saturday, September 21, 201910:00 AM to 4:00 PM Opening ceremony: 10:00 at Camp William Penn Gate, 7322 Sycamore Ave., La … Continue reading “Camp William Penn and Historic La Mott Day”