historicsites: Peter Wentz Farmstead Narrative

Montgomery County, PA

P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Courthouse Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:15p.m.
Phone: 610-278-3000
Website: www.montcopa.org

Peter Wentz Farmstead Peter Wentz Farmstead

East of intersection of Routes 73 and 363
Center Point
Box 240
Worcester, PA 19490
Phone: (610) 584-5104
Fax:  (610) 584-6860
Hours: Tues-Sat. 10 am - 4 pm; Sun. 1 - 4 pm         
 For a virtual tour click on picture

Historic Site Supervisor: Dianne Cram
e-mail: PeterWentzFarmstead@montcopa.org

The Peter Wentz Farmstead was established in 1744 by Peter and Rosanna Wentz.  By 1758 they had completed the large Georgian style stone house with many architectural features that reflected their German heritage including distinctive interior paint decoration throughout.

The Wentz farm served as headquarters for General George Washington during the fall of 1777.  While here,  Washington planned his attempt to keep the British forces from occupying Philadelphia that resulted in the Battle of Germantown on October 4, 1777. 

In 1794, Melchior Schultz, a minister of the Schwenkfelder faith, purchased the farm and his descendants continued to live and farm here until 1969 when it was purchased by Montgomery County.  The site has been restored and the house furnished to reflect its appearance at the time of the American Revolution.

Special events and exhibits representing Pennsylvania German culture and early American farm life take place throughout the year.

Find out about the Peter Wentz Farmstead Society