Citizens for the Restoration of Historical La Mott has announced the summer schedule for the Camp William Penn Museum, located at 1618 Willow Avenue in the Elkins Park section of Cheltenham Township.

Camp William Penn was the first and largest federal training camp for colored soldiers in the Civil War. Visitors are welcomed by reservation during the following days/times:

June 21, 12 – 4 pm

Artifacts that have been recently restored or had conservation work will be highlighted.

July 19, 12 – 4 pm

Learn about Camp William Penn and our community, Historic La Mott

August 16, 1 – 4 pm

Be sure to visit in conjunction with the La Mott Citizens United Back to School event on the grounds of the La Mott Community Ctr.

September 20, 10 – 3 pm

Camp William Penn and Historic La Mott Day This event honors the soldiers who trained at CWP as well as the founding fathers of this Historic Community.  Visit USCT encampment, medical show and tell, ammunition making demo, CWP Museum, visit displays by local history preserving organizations and more.

For more on the museum, you can click here.

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