Fort Washington Attractions
Fort Washington State Park was named for the redoubt fort built by George Washington's troops in the fall of 1777, before heading to Valley Forge.
Childventure Museum
Childventure has created hands-on exhibits designed around thematic environments'. Exhibits include artifacts from a wide variety of cultures, helping to expand children's view of our world.
Highlands
The Highlands Estate features the Georgian manor, completed in 1801 for Quaker Anthony Morris, as well as a two-story octagonal springhouse, an icehouse and a three-level stone barn. A 2-acre walled garden with statuary, reflecting pools and a Gothic Revival cottage are also featured.
All values are in United States Dollars
Highlands Historical Society
7001 Sheaff Lane
Fort Washington, PA 19034-2005
United States
7001 Sheaff Lane
Fort Washington, PA 19034-2005
United States
Phone 1 (215) 641-2687
Fax 1 (215) 641-2556
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Close |
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Senior | $ 4.00 |
| Students | $ 3.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Hope Lodge (temporarily closed)
Two time periods are represented at Hope Lodge, the first is 1743 to 1770 which represent the time of the first owner and builder, Samuel Morris. The other time period is that of William and Alice Degn, from 1922 to 1953, the last private owners.
The Colonial Revival gardens and grounds of the mansion can also be visited.
The Colonial Revival gardens and grounds of the mansion can also be visited.
