Fighting for Freedom, Wrestling with Justice, and Celebrating Independence
Explore the exciting lineup of 2026 signature events celebrating the past, present, and future of Germantown.
Fighting for Freedom, Wrestling with Justice, and Celebrating Independence
Explore the exciting lineup of 2026 signature events celebrating the past, present, and future of Germantown.
Join us in the parlor for a conversation about The Painter's Fire by historian Zara Anishanslin! Bring a question, a comment, or a new idea about this month's book, and
Wyck
6026 Germantown Avenue
Mondays and Thursdays 7am – 8am Start your morning with peace and fresh air! Join wellness coordinator Megan Do Nascimento for a moderately paced stroll through Awbury’s 56-acre landscape—exploring gardens, woodlands,
Are you ready for the City Nature Challenge? Join TB Wildlife Photography LLC as he shows community scientists like yourself how to observe, record, and share wildlife observations
Are you ready for the City Nature Challenge? Join TB Wildlife Photography LLC as he shows community scientists like yourself how to observe, record, and share wildlife observations in iNaturalist as part of the 2026 City Nature Challenge. After the brief presentation, attendees will go on a guided bird tour of the beautiful Vernon Park (5800 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144). Restrooms are available inside the Black Writers Museum.
Attendees should wear comfortable walking footwear and be prepared to walk on cement and grassy terrain.
Binoculars provided by Nocs Provisions will be available for use at a first-come-first-served basis.
Wyck’s Home Farm Club is now in its sixth year of operation as a large, cohesive, collaboratively-run kitchen garden. Join our horticulturist, friends, and neighbors on Tuesdays and Fridays in Wyck’s
Wyck
6026 Germantown Avenue
📖🚶♀️➡️🌳🕵️ Historic Germantown's Spring Stamp Rally runs from April 19th through July 11th 2026. Stamp Rally Walks are a great way to begin or continue your Stamp Rally adventure while
Cliveden of the National Trust
6401 Germantown Avenue
Live @ The Lane is proud to present our 2025–2026 season centerpiece production, Don’t Sing No Blues for Me, running three weekends: April 24 – May 9. Max’s Barbershop is more
This spring festival honors our abolitionist roots and our commitment to literacy as liberation. Celebrating the power and joy of reading,
Historic Fair Hill
2901 Germantown Avenue
Opera on Tap Philadelphia and the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion of Historic Germantown Present the next in our salon recital series: Bel Canto: An All-Italian Recital. Join us on Saturday, April
Beginning in 2026 through 2028, the interpretation and installation will focus on Cliveden between the buildings’ construction from 1763 to 1767, and the Chews’ removal from Philadelphia after the Battle
Cliveden of the National Trust
6401 Germantown Avenue
Horticulturalist Scott Travaline has cultivated plants that will enhance your historic garden and delight garden enthusiasts!
Learn information about The Farm at Awbury from 10:00-2:00. Stroll on The Farm with an Awbury Ambassador at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm and see the variety of farm life taking
Awbury Arboretum
1 Awbury Rd
What did it take to build a country house in the 18th century American colonies? Learn about the design and construction of the Chew House and other buildings on
Cliveden of the National Trust
6401 Germantown Avenue
Join us for a Second Saturday workshop at Wyck, led by artist Kristen Ryan. More info and registration coming soon.
Wyck
6026 Germantown Avenue
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion will be open for free tours from 12pm-3pm..
Tours available from 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden
Cliveden of the National Trust
6401 Germantown Avenue
sat09may12:00 pm5:00 pmSpring Art MarketAllens Lane Art Center, 601 W Allens Lane12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
On the hunt for something unique and handmade? Perhaps a Mothers' Day present? Be sure to check out the selection of beautiful handmade pottery, unique gifts, plants, and vibrant artwork
This guided tour will showcase the diverse collection of trees within the grounds - from mature sycamores and oaks to unique specimens like American Chestnut, Viburnum, Linden, and Black Locust.
Historic Fair Hill
2901 Germantown Avenue
Join us for the opening reception of Looking Glass, a site-responsive exhibition at Cliveden of the National Trust by six contemporary artists: Naya Lee Chang, Janna Gregonis, Jacintha Kruc, Kristen
Cliveden of the National Trust
6401 Germantown Avenue
The Wayne Junction Historic District, bordering lower Germantown and upper Nicetown, was once a bustling Philadelphia industrial center known as “Workshop of the World.” Get a closer look at Wayne
Deke's BBQ
133 Berkley Street
A powerful panel of legendary leaders and scholars will share with community the histories of significant civic engagement movements, enhancing understanding of scholarship and leadership. FREE | RSVP: info@johnsonhouse.org
A powerful panel of legendary leaders and scholars will share with community the histories of significant civic engagement movements, enhancing understanding of scholarship and leadership.
FREE | RSVP: info@johnsonhouse.org
Explore the 300-year-old historic footprint of the Wyck farm and "lot 17" as we discuss the historic transformations on the Wyck property and the West Central Germantown neighborhood landscape over
Wyck
6026 Germantown Avenue
No school? No problem. On select school holidays this year, Awbury is turning the day off into a day outside—with a full schedule of hands-on, screen-free fun from 8:30 AM
Adventure Woods at Awbury Arboretum
6060 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138
Enjoy outdoor activities in Wyck's Greenspace. Tuesday, 5/19 Spend a summer evening on the farm during extended Firefly Hours! Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy with your friends and neighbors and learn
Spend a summer evening on the farm during extended Firefly Hours! Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy with your friends and neighbors and learn more about joining Wyck's Home Farm Club during a Tuesday evening session.
Join the Young Friends of Wyck in the historic garden at peak bloom for Bob Ross Night! Create landscape masterpieces while mingling with neighbors and friends amongst the roses.
Join Germantown writer, Lori Litchman, for a relaxing, informal garden journaling workshop in the early evening hours during Wyck’s peak rose season. We’ll wander the gardens for inspiration and then spend some quiet time journaling. Lori will provide participants each with a small journal.
Wyck
6026 Germantown Avenue
📖🚶♀️➡️🌳🕵️ Historic Germantown's Spring Stamp Rally runs from April 19th through July 11th 2026. Stamp Rally Walks are a great way to begin or continue your Stamp Rally adventure while
The Colored Girls Museum
4613 Newhall Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Are you young at heart (18-40)? Kick off Germantown's Pre-Juneteenth Festival in 2026! Join us on the lawn for vibes, music, games, food, drinks, and more! This is a meet
Are you young at heart (18-40)? Kick off Germantown's Pre-Juneteenth Festival in 2026! Join us on the lawn for vibes, music, games, food, drinks, and more! This is a meet and socialize casual event.
sat23mayAll DayCelebration of the RosesWyck, 6026 Germantown Avenue(All Day: Saturday)
Celebration of the Roses: This spring festival is hosted annually in Wyck's historic 19th century rose garden at peak bloom. Featuring garden tours with Wyck's rosarian, lectures & demonstrations, and
Wyck
6026 Germantown Avenue
From Sunday, May 24 through Sunday, May 31, join us for Hearth Week — an immersive celebration of cooking and historic flavors. Each day offers a unique experience centered around
Enjoy outdoor activities in the Greenspace of the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion. Evening garden Tour | Wednesday, May 27th | 5:00–7:00 PM Enjoy an evening garden tour and plant identification with horticulturalist Scott
Enjoy an evening garden tour and plant identification with horticulturalist Scott Travaline.
Listen and look at the beauty around you to create a piece of art. Whether through movement or craftmaking, let the garden be your muse in this workshop lead by Kera Gibbs.
Decompress from a long day with qi gong at Awbury Arboretum with practitioner Eileen Kelsall. Qi gong is a longstanding Chinese tradition that combines soft movement, deep breathing, and meditation. All levels are welcome.
This self-guided walking tour will feature homes and gardens found within one of Philadelphia’s first ‘suburban’ neighborhoods with properties dating from the late 1840s through the 1880s. Presented by Preservation Alliance
Aulenbach House (Check-In)
29 W. Tulpehocken St.
Artist: Alena Lattik Create handmade papers using natural fibers and recycled materials in this hands-on workshop. All materials included.
Historic Fair Hill
2901 Germantown Avenue
Enjoy artists' programming in the Greenspace of The Colored Girls Museum.
The Colored Girls Museum
4613 Newhall Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
📖🚶♀️➡️🌳🕵️ Historic Germantown's Spring Stamp Rally runs from April 19th through July 11th 2026. Stamp Rally Walks are a great way to begin or continue your Stamp Rally adventure while
Historic Germantown
5501 Germantown Avenue
Spotlight Tours are in-depth thematic tours offered on the Second Saturday of each month from May - October at Cliveden.
Cliveden of the National Trust
6401 Germantown Avenue
Accessible to all ages and experience levels. A relaxing, restorative yoga flow focused on mindfulness. Bilingual (Spanish & English).
Historic Fair Hill
2901 Germantown Avenue
Join Johnson House historic Site, an underground railroad station, to celebrate Juneteenth. The passage and ratification of the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution commemorates African Americans as free and
All events are FREE, but please RSVP using the link below each event description to register for the specific event/s you wish to attend. Insect Investigators is limited to 20 participants,
All events are FREE, but please RSVP using the link below each event description to register for the specific event/s you wish to attend.
Insect Investigators is limited to 20 participants, so be sure to RSVP early.
Slow down and paint at your own pace during this self-guided plein air painting experience at historic Stenton Museum with Black Hippie Art. Set among old trees, open lawns, and historic architecture, participants are invited to explore the grounds and create directly from observation. This open-format workshop is designed for artists and art lovers of all levels who want to connect with nature, experiment freely, and enjoy the shared energy of making art alongside others. Bring your own materials, find a spot that inspires you, and take part in a relaxed, welcoming gathering that celebrates creativity, place, and community.
Join quilter and storyteller Mama Carla in the garden at Stenton for guided quilting and embroidery for all skill levels or bring your own project to work on alongside your neighbors.
Insect Investigators - Insects may be small, but they are hugely important to our ecosystems! From bees to flies to beetles, get ready to learn all about the insects that call Stenton home and why they matter during this guided outdoor exploration with Samantha Nestory, engagement manager and naturalist at Stoneleigh.
Not interested in programming? No problem! Stenton’s grounds will be open to all on these evenings. Come relax, unwind, and enjoy the greenspace.
Stenton
4601 N 18th St
Reading "Tangled Journeys," in conversation with author Dr. Lori D. Ginzberg. Meeting in person in the Wyck Parlor in conversation with the author. (Registration Coming Soon)
Wyck
6026 Germantown Avenue
Accessible to all ages and experience levels. A relaxing, restorative yoga flow focused on mindfulness. Bilingual (Spanish & English).
Historic Fair Hill
2901 Germantown Avenue
As the nation celebrates the Semiquincentennial, journey to Historic Germantown, Philadelphia, and explore the complete, complex narrative of American liberty. Our historic neighborhood was the scene of pivotal Revolutionary battles and crucial struggles for human rights. In 2026, we invite you to experience this powerful history through a year of unique community events, exciting festivals, and enlightening exhibits. Live the history of the 250th anniversary, and learn more about the pivotal role of Germantown in American history.
Historic Germantown is a partnership of 20 extraordinary historic houses, destinations, and museums in Northwest Philadelphia that have joined together to protect, preserve, and share some of Philadelphia’s prized historical assets.
Located just minutes from Center City, this historic neighborhood is where one of Philadelphia’s Revolutionary War Battles was fought; where the first-ever American protest against slavery was written; and where one of the few remaining houses on the Underground Railroad still stands.
Browse all 20 extraordinary historic houses, destinations, and museums in Northwest Philadelphia on this interactive map.
Mailing Address: Historic Germantown | 6711 Germantown Avenue, Suite 4936 | Philadelphia, PA 19119
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