Camp William Penn Celebration

You are invited to help Celebrate Historical La Mott and Honor the United States Colored Troops 150th Anniversary and the founding of Camp William Penn.

Date: September 21, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Historical La Mott


Activities: Parade, Lectures, Films, Music, Guided and self-guided walking tours, Exhibits, Encampment Regimental USCT Re-enactors, Impersonators of Civil War Figures

Rain or Shine Events will take place inside and outside. Visit www.usct.org for information as the program is developed.

Presented by: Citizens for the Restoration of Historical La Mott and The Camp William Penn Museum with support of The 3rd Regiment USCT Re-enactors and The 6th Regiment USCT Re-enactors. Camp William Penn, which was located in what is now modern day La Mott, was the first and largest Federal training site for colored soldiers during the Civil War. Note: Volunteers needed for help in all aspects of this event; some starting now and some the day of the event. Ideas and suggestions are also welcome. If you are able to help or participate, please contact: Citizens for the Restoration of Historical La Mott (CROHL) 1618 Willow Avenue La Mott, PA 19027 Phone: 215 885-2258 Email: pt@usct.org.

Tenth member Joyce Werkman directs the museum.