Henry Antes House

The Henry Antes House is a two-story structure made of rubblestone with segmented-arch stone headers and a gabled roof, built in 1736. The building spans two bays across its width and displays features typical of colonial Pennsylvania construction.

Built in 1736, this house became the headquarters of General George Washington during the Philadelphia Campaign in September 1777 of the American Revolutionary War. Its role in that military operation made it a key location in the fight for independence.

The Moravian community ran one of Pennsylvania's early schools here without religious divisions, shaping how people in the region thought about education and faith. The house reflects the values of a group that welcomed different beliefs under one roof.

The house is maintained as a museum by the Goschenhoppen Historians and visits require advance appointments to arrange. Access is also easier during the annual Folk Festival held in August when the property opens to the public.

The interior preserves original finishes from 1736, including intact ceilings, board partition walls, and a central German-style fireplace system with multiple flues. These early details offer visitors a rare glimpse into how people actually lived in colonial homes.