Call Number:

10

Repository:

Millbrook Society

Extent:

3.8 linear feet

Language:

English

Date:

circa 1990-2011

Creator:

Millbrook Society.

Abstract:

The Millbrook Society has been involved with archaeological excavations at several historic sites in and around Hatboro, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The Millbrook Society archaeology research files, circa 1990-2011, includes materials collected by Millbrook Society while researching their archaeological dig sites, as well as records generated by the Millbrook Society in the course of their work. Types of materials present in the collection include photographs, photocopies of manuscripts relating to dig sites, tally sheets on found artifacts, research about archaeology, research about sites, yearly progress reports, and newspaper clippings.

The Millbrook Society was involved with archaeological excavations at several historic sites in and around Hatboro and the greater Philadelphia area: The Moland House, The Scout Property, Peter Wentz Farmstead, Neshaminy-Warwick Presbyterian Cemetery, The Frederick A. Muhlenberg House, Evans-Mumbower Mill, Paradise Valley, The Stokes House, The Log College, and Tennet House.

Two of the best represented sites in this collection are the Moland House and Paradise Inn. The Moland House was General George Washington's headquarters from August 10-23, 1777, during the Neshaminy encampment of 11,000 troops. It was where, on August 21, the Marquis de Lafayette first functioned as Major General at the Council of War, and where Count Casimir Pulaski of Poland met Washington for the first time. Pulaski, an experienced military commander, was later appointed Brigadier General of mounted troops and is remembered as the "Father of the American Cavalry."

The Paradise Inn, built circa 1840, was one of the oldest resort hotels located in the Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania. It was a haven for vacationing New York City actors and actresses, including Joseph Jefferson III, the Locklears, and the Barrymores.

Bibliography:

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. "Moland House." Accessed October 21, 2011. http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?objID=442806&mode=2&open=514&markerId=1950.

This collection includes materials collected by Millbrook Society while researching their archaeological dig sites, as well as records generated by the Millbrook Society in the course of their work. The two best documented are the Moland House and Paradise Valley. Types of materials present in the collection include photographs, photocopies of manuscripts relating to dig sites, tally sheets on found artifacts, research about archaeology, research about sites, yearly progress reports, and newspaper clippings.