American Revolution Day Trip: Germantown

Cliveden, also known as the Chew House, preserves and interprets over 200 years of American history through the lives of the Chew family and their staff, both enslaved and in service. Visitors can explore the house, view an educational film, take tours, and navigate thought-provoking exhibitions.

6401 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Completed in 1730 as a plantation house for James Logan, visitors to Stenton today get to tour the space and learn about 18th-century life and six generations of the Logan family, including the servants and enslaved people of African descent who worked there.

4601 N. 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Germantown White House, also known as the Deshler-Morris House, was twice home to George Washington in the late 1700s, was occupied by General William Howe in 1777, and is now restored to its 18th-century appearance. Inside, the stories of the Washington family and those he enslaved are retold and honored.

5442 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

This 18th-century property was once owned by the Wister family, whose house was strikingly close to major battles during the American Revolution. The house stands today, preserving the historical contribution of the Wister family including their impact to horticulture found in the garden and contribution to science, with an observatory built by the family on site.

5267 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

An educational and research center, Germantown Historical Society dedicates itself to preserving and interpreting the history of the original Germantown Township. The museum has an extensive art and artifact collection including over 50,000 documents, artifacts, and photographs.

5501 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

One of the oldest houses in Philadelphia, the Wyck House, Garden, and Farm extends the legacy of the Wyck family, their Quaker heritage, and love of horticulture and learning.

6026 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Johnson House Historic Site is one of Philadelphia’s few, excessive active sites and stops on the Underground Railroad open for tours. As Quakers, the abolitionist Johnsons believed in non-violence and championed for the freedom of enslaved African Americans. The preservation of the Johnson House and the stories connected to it serve to inspire future generations.

6306 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

The Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery provides a unique historical perspective into the reality of slavery for Africans brought to America. Upon visiting, museum goers can view artifacts, documents, and photographs to remind visitors of this disturbing institution in American history “lest we forget”.

5501 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

University of Pennsylvania’s Morris Arboretum and Gardens encourages human relationship with plants through education, research, and horticultural display.

100 E. Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118

Housed in a 19th-century stone mansion on a six-acre estate, the Woodmere Art Museum strives to inspire creativity, learning, and self-expression through experiences with the art and artists of Philadelphia and the region.

9201 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118

Since opening in January 2020 in the old Blaisdell Pencil factory, Attic Brewing Company has become an exciting and energetic community space with award-winning craft beer, an outdoor beer garden, rotating food trucks, and live music.

137 Berkley Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Founded by Marc Lamont Hill, Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books offers the community access to books and educational resources in a space where everyone feels valued. Additionally, there are community events and great coffee.

5445 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144 

The Cost of Revolution: The Life and Death of an Irish Soldier online exhibit follows the previously untold story of Irish soldier and artist Richard St. George, whose personal trauma and untimely death provide a window into the entangled histories of the American Revolution of 1776 and the Irish Revolution of 1798.