Quaker Anthony Morris' Georgian manor house was completed in 1801. Comprising 44 of its original 200 acres, the estate also includes a two-story octagonal springhouse, an ice house and a three-level stone barn. A 2-acre walled garden with statuary, reflecting pools and a Gothic Revival cottage all exemplify 19th- and 20th-century landscape architecture. Guides conduct tours of the house. Open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm; closed holidays. Grounds open daily 9am-4pm; grounds admission is free to the public. Reservations are recommended.
Location:
7001 Sheaff Ln, Fort Washington Pennsylvania 19034
Telephone
215-641-2687
Other History nearby:
(Philadelphia) American Swedish Historical Museum
(Strasburg) Amish Village
(New Castle) Amstel House
(Philadelphia) Arch Street Meeting House
(Philadelphia) Atwater Kent Museum-Philadelphia History
(Philadelphia) B Free Franklin Post Office & Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Fort Washington area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
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