Camp William Penn and Historic La Mott Day

Announcements

On September 21st, a crowd of neighbors and Civil War buffs gathered at 10:00 AM at Camp William Penn gate on Sycamore Ave, in La Mott PA to witness the opening ceremonies for Camp William Penn and Historic La Mott Day. The Doane Academy band performed music preceding the march in by USCT, PA 53rd re-enactors, Jr. ROTC Cadets and others in period garb.

Several speeches were made, including the reading of a proclamation from Cheltenham Township, read by Commissioner Ann Rappoport, declaring September 21, 2019 to be “Camp William Penn and Historic La Mott Day”. The full text of the proclamation is below. Township manager Bryan Havir extended a welcome to all and Dr. James Paradis reminded us “Why We Remember.”

After the opening ceremonies, the attendees ventured onto the Camp William Penn grounds where they interacted with USCT reenactors and saw displays on the medical science of the Civil War. Dr. Robert Hicks, director of the Mütter Museum and Marjory Wienkop (4th NJ Volunteer Infantry), presented samples of medicine and described surgical practices during the war.

In the La Mott Community Center, there were lectures about Camp William Penn as well as about our community. Local historical groups manned tables to explain their pieces of history and there was a La Mott History display as well. The Camp William Penn museum was open for tours.

At the closing ceremonies, president Abraham Lincoln spoke and State Senator Art Haywood read a ‘Congratuations from the State Senate’ congratulating Citizens for the Restoration of Historical La Mott on their fiftieth anniversary.  Dr. Paul Finkelman, president of Gratz College, gave the closing address.  The event closed with Adrienne Mazar playing Taps and the flag, which had flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of the USCT in 2013, was brought down.

Flea Market Fundraiser

Announcements, Events
CROHL will participate in the Cheltenham Township Flea Market on April 29 at Curtis Arboretum, 9:00 to 1:00.
Collectibles, household items, also will include vintage and antique items.
The rain date is May 6th.  All proceeds benefit the CWP Museum.

Free Presentation: “Keep Taps Live” and “Civil War Bands”

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Date: Sunday, February 26, 2017 Time 3:00 PM
Location: La Mott Community Center
7420 Sycamore Ave.
La Mott, PA 19027

Citizens for the Restoration of Historical La Mott (CROHL) Invites you to come and hear Adrienne Mazar, teacher/musician, present “Keep Taps Live”. She will speaking about and demonstrating the use of bugles and drums in the Civil War.

Additionally, Dr. James Paradis, the author/historian/teacher, will speak about “Civil War Bands”.

The event will feature Lucretia Mott, portrayed by Kerry Bryan. Additionally Joe Becton, Antoine Watts, and Crystal Kemp, musicians and USCT re-enactors, will perform songs of the Civil War.

This is a free event. Donations welcome.
For more information or in case of severe weather conditions,
call: 215 885-2258; email: pt@usct.org