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Cliveden

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6401 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144 United States Get Directions
Phone 215-848-1777
Website https://cliveden.org/

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  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Spotlight Tour: Cliveden Wingohocking Watershed Tour

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Our bus tour of the Wingohocking Watershed, led by Adam Levine, Philadelphia Water Department historical consultant and webmaster of WaterHistoryPHL.org, will give you a view of the underbelly of the city that you might never have thought about before. On the tour you’ll learn all about the city’s hidden infrastructure, including the many creeks like the Wingohocking that were buried in sewers, and learn why some streams still run on the surface today. Weather permitting, we’ll have opportunities to explore parts of the watershed on foot, so please wear appropriate footwear. The tour will begin and end at Cliveden and

    $10 – $19144

  • Spotlight Tour: Wingohocking Watershed Tour

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Our bus tour of the Wingohocking Watershed, led by Adam Levine, Philadelphia Water Department historical consultant and webmaster of WaterHistoryPHL.org, will give you a view of the underbelly of the city that you might never have thought about before. On the tour you’ll learn all about the city’s hidden infrastructure, including the many creeks like the Wingohocking that were buried in sewers, and learn why some streams still run on the surface today. Weather permitting, we’ll have opportunities to explore parts of the watershed on foot, so please wear appropriate footwear. The tour will begin and end at Cliveden and

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Music in the Parlor

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Stop at Cliveden between 12 pm and 4 pm on Sunday, June 28th to hear New Jersey based historical musicians, The Ministers of Apollo, perform music of the Revolutionary era featuring the harpsichord in Cliveden's parlor. The program is free and open to visitors of all ages. This program is generously supported by The Haley Foundation.

    Free

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Spotlight Tour: Transcending Thresholds

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the built environment and landscape to uncover the lives and labor of those enslaved and in service at Cliveden. The tour will discuss the physical and metaphorical thresholds between people who labored at Cliveden and the Chew family, revealing the history of stratified social relationships that relate to conflicts and tension in American culture today. The tour will take approximately an hour and a half. Tickets can be purchased in advance through our website. $20 - General Admission; $10 - 19119 and 19144 residents, Cliveden and National Trust members.

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Meet Elizabeth Oswald Chew

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Visit Cliveden and meet Mrs. Elizabeth Oswald Chew, wife of Benjamin Chew and mother to twelve children. Join her in the little parlor to discuss the events of the day, her family and her experiences during the American Revolution. Meet Elizabeth Oswald Chew is generously supported by The Haley Foundation.

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Second Saturdays: Free House Tours
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

    Free

  • 2025 Revolutionary Germantown Festival

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Germantown’s place in the American Revolution will be on full display at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival, Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. Enjoy hands-on activities, meet the soldiers, tours, food and more at this annual free event hosted at Cliveden, the epicenter of the 1777 Battle of Germantown. Explore the lives and experiences of people from the past throughout the day. Meet soldiers from the British and Continental armies and visit their camps to learn about life during the American Revolution, including the Museum of the American Revolution’s replica of George Washington’s mobile headquarters during

    Free

  • Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Second Saturdays: Free House Tours
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

    Free

  • Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Second Saturdays: Free House Tours
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

    Free

  • Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Second Saturdays: Free House Tours
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

    Free

  • Spotlight Tour: Lafayette Visits Germantown

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn about Lafayette's visit to Germantown 200 years ago this month as we retrace some of his steps. The tour will take approximately an hour and a half and cover 1.5 miles. There will be times to stop and sit during the walk. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring a drink if needed. This tour will begin at Cliveden (6401 Germantown Avenue) and end at Wyck (6026 Germantown Avenue) so please plan accordingly. In the case of inclement weather, this tour will be rescheduled. General admission is $20. For 19119 and 19144 residents, Cliveden and National Trust members, admission is

    $10 – $19144

  • Cliveden open on July 4th

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden will be open on July 4th, from 10am to 2pm, part of Wawa Welcome America's Free Museum Days! Visitors are welcome to view the exhibits in the Cliveden Barn, stroll the grounds, and take a free tour of the first floor of the house. For directions to Cliveden: https://cliveden.org/visit/ . To learn more about Free Museum Days, visit https://july4thphilly.com/events/ .

    Free

  • Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Second Saturdays: Free House Tours
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

    Free

  • Music in the Parlor

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    New Jersey based historical musicians, The Ministers of Apollo, will play 19th-century music in Cliveden's Parlor on Saturday, May 31st, 12pm to 4pm. Tour the first floor of the house and hear a song or two during your visit. The program is free. Music in the Parlor is generously supported by The Haley Foundation. Cliveden is located at 6401 Germantown Avenue, 19144 and can be accessed by private and public transportation. Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. For traveling directions, visit https://cliveden.org/visit/.

    Free

  • Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Second Saturdays: Free House Tours
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

    Free

  • Old House Care Workshop – Masonry: Mortar and Brick

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    WMAN Historic Preservation Initiative and Cliveden of the National Trust present the Old House Care 2025 Workshop Series! WMAN's Historic Preservation Initiative champions the economic, environmental, and community benefits of saving our historic places. Increase your knowledge on common house care topics through this three part workshop series. On Tuesday, April 22nd, Ray Tschoepe and Andrew Staples will lead a class on masonry - mortar and brick. Class begins at 6:30pm in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. Online registration recommended as space is limited. A donation is suggested: $10 per workshop or $25 for all

    Free

  • The Paintings & People at Cliveden

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A Mt. Airy Learning Tree Winter Class Learn about famous artists from the 18th and 19th centuries including John Smibert, John Wollaston and Germantown locals James Reid and George Cochran Lambdin while exploring the portraits at Cliveden. Participants will learn about the artists, period painting styles and the people in the portraits and then have an opportunity to look at many of the paintings up close. The class fee is $25. Advanced registration is required; to sign up visit https://aceweb.mtairylearningtree.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=25WTW03. This class will be held in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The Carriage House is

    $25

  • Spotlight Tour: Is There Still Water In That Well? The Restoration of the 18th & 19th Century Well and Wood Well Pump at the Cliveden Kitchen Dependency

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Part of the Transcending Thresholds initiative to study, restore and interpret the service spaces at Cliveden, this innovative project will conserve and restore the early well to function. Cliveden Preservation Director Libbie Hawes and architectural conservator Andy Palewski will discuss the construction and technology that provided necessary water for the kitchen and household in the 18th and 19th centuries. The project included removing three sections of wood well pump, restoring the 40-foot-deep stone well shaft and removing the objects and mud at the bottom. The effort now focuses on restoring the pump sections and forged hardware, including recreating the technology

  • Revolutionary Germantown Festival

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Don’t miss your opportunity to explore our Revolutionary past at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival on Saturday, October 5th, 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. Throughout the day, explore the lives and experiences of people from the past, engaging with re-enactors, first-person interpreters and trying your hand at 18th century crafts. Family friendly activities will be available with the sites of Historic Germantown along with tours and a food court. Two memorials will help mark the lives lost to violence both long ago and today. At 12:15 pm, there will be a moment of commemoration for those who died during the

    Free

  • Revolutionary Germantown Festival

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Don’t miss your opportunity to explore our Revolutionary past at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival on Saturday, October 5th, 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. Throughout the day, explore the lives and experiences of people from the past, engaging with re-enactors, first-person interpreters and trying your hand at 18th century crafts. Family friendly activities will be available with the sites of Historic Germantown along with tours and a food court. Two memorials will help mark the lives lost to violence both long ago and today. At 12:15 pm, there will be a moment of commemoration for those who died during the

    Free