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The Highlands Mansion and Gardens

7001 Sheaff Lane

Fort Washington, PA 19034

~ 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.

 

Surrounded by massive stone walls, the gardens offer a beautiful example of early 20th, century estate gardening with an unusual blend of horticulture and architecture.

 

The site features nine outbuildings, including a bank barn, springhouse, greenhouse, smokehouse and Gothic Revival gardener's cottage.

 

The Highlands Historical Society began to restore the 2-acre formal garden to its appearance c.1925 - 1935 in October 2001, with a project at the screening wall on the east side of the garden. 

Welcome to the Highlands,

Dana Dorsey, Executive Director

ddorsey@highlandshistorical.org

215-641-2687

 

Enjoy our gardens and grounds from dawn to dusk daily.

Historic tours of the mansion are available by appointment only. 

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WEDDINGS AT THE MANSION

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.

VISITING THE GROUNDS

The gardens are  free to walk from dawn to dusk every day. All professional photography requires a permit and fee prior to your visit.

The Highlands Mansion is available for historic tours Monday through Thursday by appointment.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Night of Jack O'Lanterns
    Night of Jack O'Lanterns
    Sun, Oct 29
    The Highlands
    Oct 29, 6:30 PM – Oct 30, 9:30 PM
    The Highlands, 7001 Sheaff Ln, Fort Washington, PA 19034, USA
    Our community wide carving contest is back. Last year we hit a record of 104 jack o'lanterns, so let's try to top it this year and make the garden extra magical for the night! Top prize will again be an amazing three-hour party rental at the mansion. Meet Haywood, the world's tallest scarecrow!
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  • Enchanted Garden Party
    Enchanted Garden Party
    Sun, May 19
    Fort Washington
    May 19, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Fort Washington, 7001 Sheaff Ln, Fort Washington, PA 19034, USA
    Fairies, Pirates and Mermaids, oh my! We will be holding our 6th annual fantastical children's festival that will of course include Bianca the unicorn, Sabrina the mermaid, Flyleaf the Book and Bubble Fairy and so much more! Dressing up is highly recommended. $15 per child to join in on the fun. Mor
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  • A TRIP THROUGH TIME
    A TRIP THROUGH TIME
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    Fort Washington
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    Fort Washington, 7001 Sheaff Ln, Fort Washington, PA 19034, USA
    As students tour The Highlands, they literally take a trip through time. Since the history of the house spans almost three centuries, students learn to identify change over time, to use different sources of historical evidence, to establish chronological order. Students evaluate and interpret how t
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  • Springfield Township High School’s Transition Pathways
    Springfield Township High School’s Transition Pathways
    Time is TBD
    Fort Washington
    Time is TBD
    Fort Washington, 7001 Sheaff Ln, Fort Washington, PA 19034, USA
    Springfield Township High School’s Transition Pathways (18-21 year old Program) STHS's Transition Pathways students participate in work based learning that aligns to their individual transition plans. Students work to foster soft-skill development in the areas of post-secondary education, employment
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  • A TRIP THROUGH TIME
    A TRIP THROUGH TIME
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    Fort Washington
    Contact Us for Details
    Fort Washington, 7001 Sheaff Ln, Fort Washington, PA 19034, USA
    As students tour The Highlands, they literally take a trip through time. Since the history of the house spans almost three centuries, students learn to identify change over time, to use different sources of historical evidence, to establish chronological order. Students evaluate and interpret how t
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  • BARNYARD SESSIONS
    BARNYARD SESSIONS
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    Fort Washington
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    Fort Washington, 7001 Sheaff Ln, Fort Washington, PA 19034, USA
    This hands-on interactive program, students of all ages will learn about farm life, have time engaging with goats and have the opportunity to feed them as well.
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