Guest Speakers from the GAR Civil War Museum

The William Tennent House Association cordially invites you to a presentation about the History of the G.A.R. Civil War Museum and Archive in Philadelphia on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Neshaminy-Warwick Presbyterian Church located at 1401 Meetinghouse Road, Warminster, PA 18974.

Museum Research Administrator, Walt Lafty and Outreach Coordinator, Mary Wible will focus on the Grand Army of the Republic, the history of the G.A.R. Museum and Archive, and share a few interesting stories from the museum’s records. They will also have artifacts from the museum on display. The museum is located in a historically certified building, the Lewis-Pattison House which dates to 1805, in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia. The museum welcomes visitors to tour its exhibits and utilize the research library and extensive archives for historical and genealogical research. The exhibits have been designed to tell the personal story of the men and women who served our country during the Civil War. The exhibits focus on the personal memorabilia of the veterans, highlighting those with personal ties to the city of Philadelphia and the region. The museum is the only one in Philadelphia dedicated to the history of the Civil War.

Admission is $10 per person ($12 at the door). The online Registration Form can be completed below. Registration can also be made by check payable to William Tennent House Association and mailed to P.O. Box 2572, Warminster, PA 18974 along with your name, contact information and number of seats. Refreshments will be served.

For additional information, please email [email protected].

Event proceeds benefit the preservation of the William Tennent House.

You can register online by using the form below.