Find out what Germantown was like on the eve of the Civil War during this walking tour. This program is offered in partnership with the Germantown Historical Society and the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion. The walking tour begins at Cliveden (6401 Germantown Avenue, 19144) and will end at the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion (200 W. Tulpehocken Street, […]
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 […]
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. After speaking with Elizabeth, take a walk through the house to view our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the […]
Journey to October of 1777 and encounter Germantown during the Battle of Germantown at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival, from 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine! This annual free and family-friendly event is hosted at Cliveden - the epicenter of the 1777 Battle of Germantown - and invites visitors of all ages to a […]
