Join Warren Williams of the Philadelphia Preservation Alliance for a tour of our neighborhood's fantastic Victorian architecture. Pre-registration is required. Tour starts at 10 a.m. at the corner of Tulpehocken and Germantown Avenue.
Mansion open 12-4. FREE!
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.
Join the Maxwell Mansion crew at the Johnson House's celebration of Juneteenth.
Join pianist Artem Tenkeli in concert on our authentic grand piano in the Maxwell Mansion parlor. Tickets required.
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.
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
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…
Maxwell Mansion joins sites across the region to celebrate American history and freedom. Free open house from 12-4. Join us in Historic Germantown!
