“Farmers, Merchants, and Land Speculators- The Rise of the Suburb in Northwest Philadelphia”

Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion 200 W. Tulpehocken Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Presented by Warren Williams This presentation will explore how “the German Township” went from an agricultural and early industrial community to one of the first urban suburbs in America in the years leading up to the Civil War. Lecture at Maxwell Mansion followed by walking tour. Co-sponsored by the Preservation Alliance.

Victorian Piano Concert

Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion 200 W. Tulpehocken Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join pianist Artem Tenkeli in concert on our authentic grand piano in the Maxwell Mansion parlor. Tickets required.

“Railroading in Victorian Germantown- This First Suburb and the Iron Triangle”

Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion 200 W. Tulpehocken Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Presented by John Ingram PhD On June 6, 1832, the Philadelphia, Germantown, and Norristown Railroad began operating a 6-mile railway line between Germantown and the city below. Lecture at 6 p.m. at Maxwell Mansion, with tour to follow.

$20.00

Deep Rivers in Celebration of Juneteenth

Our signature program detailing the lives and work of notable nineteenth-century African Americans. Come learn about art, medicine, business, and freedom! DEEP RIVERS RACK CARD

$10.00

“Henry Howard Houston and West Germantown”

Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion 200 W. Tulpehocken Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Presented by George McNeely Henry Howard Houston, railroad executive, investor, and real estate developer, is best known in Northwest Philadelphia for the creation of the west side of Chestnut Hill, including the railway line (now known as Chestnut Hill West), Wissahickon Inn, Philadelphia Cricket Club, Saint Martin’s (Episcopal) church, and nearby houses. Lecture at Maxwell…

$20.00