Camp William Penn and Historic La Mott Day scheduled to occur this Saturday, September 23rd.has been cancelled, because of the forecast of heavy rain and strong winds. The day has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024.
The Citizens for the Restoration of Historical La Mott is an all volunteer organization, and your support is greatly needed, to maintain the museum and provide exciting programs for the benefit of all.
May you be safe this weekend, and we look forward to seeing you next year!
Eric Hardaway, Secretary
Citizens for the Restoration of Historical La Mott and Camp William Penn Museum 1618 Willow Avenue La Mott, PA 19027 215 885-2258 pt@usct.org
Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 23, 2023 Michael Coard, attorney, radio host, activist will be speaker
Where: La Mott Community Center, 7420 Sycamore Ave., La Mott, 19027
Event will acknowledge the 160th anniversary of establishment of the United States Colored Troops and Camp William Penn
Visit USCT encampment.
Listen to the USS Lehigh CW Navy Living History Crew.
Visit Camp William Penn Museum.
Living History demonstrations including ammunition making.
Hear archivist talk and demonstrate paper and book conservation.
See demonstrations of mid 1800’s building and carpentry techniques.
Civil War Medical and Surgical instrument ‘show and tell’.
Book signings, Lectures, Period Music, Films.
La Mott History display.
Civil War games and activities.
Visit graves of CWP soldiers at Philadelphia National Cemetery.
Local history organizations with tabletop displays and information.
Closing ceremony: 3:45 at Flagpole (corner Sycamore and Willow)
Camp William Penn, located in what is now modern day La Mott, was the first and largest Federal training site for colored soldiers during the Civil War.
Note: Volunteers needed for help in all aspects of this event; some starting now and some the day of the event. Ideas and suggestions are also welcome. If you are able to help or participate, please use contact information below.
Citizens for the Restoration of Historical La Mott 1618 Willow Avenue, La Mott, PA 19027 Email: pt@usct.org Phone: (215) 885-2258
This event will honor the 160th anniversary of Camp William Penn and the establishment of the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War in present day La Mott. Camp William Penn was the first and largest federal training site for colored soldiers in the Civil War.
Opening ceremony will take place at Camp William Penn gate at 10:00 (7320 Sycamore Ave.) followed by a day of programs honoring our soldiers and celebrating the history of our community. Camp William Penn Museum will be open and local organizations will be present in the community with displays to discuss their histories and contributions to the area. USCT re-enactors will have an encampment on CWP ground and there will be Civil War era medical demonstrations in our barn. Music and walking tours will also be part of the day.
Closing ceremony will be at 3:45 at the Flagpole (corner Sycamore and Willow).
Volunteers, starting now and also for the day of the event, are needed. For information, regarding the event as well as inquiries re volunteering, contact: Citizens for the Restoration of Historical La Mott, 1618 Willow Ave., La Mott, PA 19027 Email: pt@usct.org or by phone: 215 885-2258
