Soldiers Of The American Revolution March In Pennsauken At Griffith Morgan House
By Robert Fisher-Hughes, AAP Columnist and Amateur Historian
Revolutionary War re-enactors will muster at Pennsauken’s historic Griffith Morgan House on Aug. 5.
Citizen-soldiers of the Revolutionary War on the march will pause to greet visitors and enlist recruits young and old at historic Griffith Morgan House in Pennsauken on Sunday, Aug. 5 from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Fresh from its recent encampment at the National Constitution Center and the fight at the Battle of Monmouth, the 11th Pennsylvania Regiment of the American Revolution, along with other comrades in arms, return to Pennsauken’s Griffith Morgan House to share their deep knowledge of nation’s founding conflict with visitors. Guests can learn of the sacrifices of the farmers and townspeople who took up arms and can join in the training drills as new recruits themselves. Meanwhile, the ladies supporting the regiment will show how hearty food could be prepared in warm weather months without need of a fire.
The colonial house that was home during the Revolution to Joseph Morgan, grandson of Griffith, will be open for tours and to share stories of our history for all to enjoy. Light refreshments will be offered, admission and parking are free.
Historic Burrough-Dover House off Haddonfield Road, the home of the English Quaker Burrough family, also will welcome visitors for tours of house, the museum, and the beautiful grounds for a perfect August afternoon on Sunday the 5th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Both these homes for history in Pennsauken open again over Labor Day weekend on Sunday, Sept. 2, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for free tours and local history for all.
The Pennsauken Historical Society is supported by its community and memberships and donations are graciously appreciated. Volunteer opportunities for all interests are always open!
Burrough-Dover House is located at 9201 Burrough-Dover Lane, off Haddonfield Road opposite the Wyndam Rd. traffic light. Griffith Morgan House is located at 243 Griffith Morgan Lane, off River Rd. between Delair and Route 73.
Visit the Griffith Morgan House or Pennsauken Historical Society pages or the group “Pennsauken History Forum” on Facebook for more details and directions, or e-mail pennsaukenhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. Both Burrough-Dover House and Griffith Morgan House are also open for tours, events and research by prior appointment.
