Where is the Highlands mansion in Fort Washington PA?

7001 SHEAFF LANE, FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 • 215-641-2687 • FAX 215-641-2556 •. WELCOME TO THE HIGHLANDS MANSION. The Highlands Mansion and Gardens is a 44-acre historic site with a late 18th century Georgian mansion and two-acre formal garden.

When does the Highlands mansion and gardens open?

Welcome Back! The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) will begin welcoming visitors to state-owned historic sites and museums, including The Highlands Mansion and Gardens on Friday, April 30 with reduced hours of operation and limited capacity.

Who was the founder of Fort Washington PA?

Prior to the Revolutionary War the Fort Washington area was settled by many German immigrants. One such person was Philip Engard who immigrated in 1728. Engard purchased 100 acres (40 ha) on what was to be named Susquehanna Road and Fort Washington Avenue.

What was the population of Fort Washington PA?

Fort Washington is a census-designated place and suburb of Philadelphia in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,446 at the 2010 census . Prior to the Revolutionary War the Fort Washington area was settled by many German immigrants.

How big is the house in the Highlands?

The Highlands offers a unique setting for your special day. Completed in 1796, the mansion features fifteen foot ceilings and bright spacious rooms in addition to a 2 acre formal garden and the ambiance of the surrounding estate.

When was the Highlands mansion in Highlands Ranch built?

Completed in 1796, the mansion features fifteen foot ceilings and bright spacious rooms in addition to a 2 acre formal garden and the ambiance of the surrounding estate. The Highlands Mansion is available for historic tours Monday through Friday afternoons by appointment.