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Find out what Germantown was like on the eve of the Civil War during this walking tour. This program is offered in partnership with the Germantown Historical Society and the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion. The walking tour begins at Cliveden (6401 Germantown Avenue, 19144) and will end at the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion (200 W. Tulpehocken Street, 19144), covering about two miles. Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a drink if needed. After the tour, visitors are welcome to stay at Ebenezer Maxwell for tours of the site or to walk back to Cliveden. Please plan travel and parking plan

Updated Event Description: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, is excited to share the archive exhibit, ‘Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection: Tracing Families in Social Services Records’. The exhibit, organized by genealogists Katy Bodenhorn Barnes and Valerie-Anne Lutz, reveals the stories of families who received assistance from local charities and social services in the 1800s. Dive into the archives of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in this free public event to learn about how these records can answer important social questions about 19th-century Pennsylvania families and social issues.