- When: Saturday, September 20, 2025
- 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- Where: 7322 Sycamore Ave, La Mott, 19027
Opening Ceremony – 10:00 at the historic Camp William Penn Gate
- Visit a United States Colored Troop (USCT) encampment
- Visit the Camp William Penn Museum
- Living History demonstrations/ammunition making
- Civil War Medical and Surgical instruments exhibit
- Book signings, lectures, period music, films
- La Mott history display
- Civil War era games and activities
- Local history organizations with displays and information
- Visit graves of Camp William Penn soldiers at Philadelphia National Cemetery
- Visit with WWII soldiers
Closing Ceremony – 3:00 at the flagpole
Camp William Penn was located in what is now the community of La Mott. It was the first and largest Federal training camp for black Civil War soldiers. Over 11,000 free black men and escaped slaves were trained here in eleven regiments. Lucretia Mott’s home was located on the eastern side of camp which enabled her to participate in the care of the recruits at the camp.
Volunteers are needed for assisting with all aspects of the event. Suggestions always welcome.
Email: pt@usct.org
215-885-2258
1618 Willow Ave, La Mott 19027