Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/26/2026 - 09/26/2026
All Day
Location
Philadelphia
Categories
Tour the Underground Railroad way station that inspired hope and offered passage to liberty for enslaved individuals at the Johnson House Historical Site. Stand in the historic cemetery at the Upper Burying Ground, built in 1693, one of the United States’ oldest burial sites. History shines on these oft-forgotten venues, all in Germantown. Discover these treasure troves in one of the oldest neighborhoods with the One Pass program, offering a wealth of history, culture, and riveting stories about Historic Germantown. Get a discounted admission to nine of Northwest Philadelphia’s most important cultural attractions:
Cliveden of the National Trust, 6401 Germantown Ave.: A historic estate connected to the Battle of Germantown and the lives of the enslaved individuals who lived there. Cliveden of the National Trust
The Colored Girls Museum, 4613 Newhall St.: A celebrated cultural space centering the voices, stories, and lived experiences of Black girls and women. The Colored Girls Museum
Concord School House and Upper Burial Ground, 6309 Germantown Ave.: An 18th-century one-room schoolhouse preserving early-American education history. Concord School House and Upper Burial Ground
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, 200 W. Tulpehocken St.: A well-preserved Victorian-era home showcasing 19th-century life and design. Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion
Germantown Historical Society, 5501 Germantown Ave.: A museum and research library dedicated to preserving Germantown’s local history and archives. Germantown Historical Society
Johnson House Historic Site, 6306 Germantown Ave.: A preserved Underground Railroad site highlighting Philadelphia’s abolitionist history and freedom seekers. Johnson House Historic Site
Lest We Forget Slavery Museum, 5501 Germantown Ave.: A museum featuring authentic artifacts and exhibitions documenting the history of slavery. Lest We Forget Slavery Museum
Stenton, 4601 N 18th St.: The historic colonial home of James Logan, Philadelphia’s first Mayor and Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court during the colonial era. It is one of Philadelphia’s best-preserved early residences. Stenton
Wyck Historic House and Garden, 6026 Germantown Ave.: A historic family homestead known for its nicely preserved interiors and nationally recognized rose garden. Wyck is a National Historic Landmark house, garden, and farm. Wyck Historic House and Garden
One Pass ticket: $43 for adults (14+), $28 for youth (ages 6 to 13), seniors (65+), & free for children, ages five and under. Check with the individual museums, as hours vary. Buy the Historic Germantown One Pass online or in person at Germantown Historical Society, 5501 Germantown Ave., 215-344-1683 or https://historicgermantownpa.org/