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Tour -"Germantown Journeys," CANCELED
Location
Meet atGermantown Ave. and Schoolhouse Lane.
Tour ends at Germantown Ave. and Washington Lane.
USA
Category
Members and their guests
Registration Info
Registration is closed
Cancellation Policy:
If you cannot come, please email info@eastfallsvillage.org any time, or call 267-444-4507 Mon-Fri, 9 AM to 5 PM.
About this event
The Other White House: Germantown Journeys
CANCELED! EXTREME HEAT PREDICTED
Stay safe and cool.
Friday, June 21, 10 AM to noon
Meet at corner of Germantown Avenue and School House Lane
A leisurely-paced two-hour walk and talk Tour. Experience 341 years of Germantown stories: from the first settlers, to the first anti-slavery petition, to the Revolutionary War, to the Civil War, to the Underground Railroad, to our 2024 reality.
On this 0.8-mile walk, we will learn about the Deshler-Morris House, the role of Chelten Avenue, Vernon Park, ACES Minorities Museum, the YWCA, FUMCO, Town Hall, the Mennonite Meetinghouse, and the Johnson House.
We will take a short sit-down break in the beautiful and serene Wyck House Botanical Garden.
We will not enter the wonderful historic mansions. On this tour, we will note them as an important part of the longer story, as a significant part of the evolution of the vibrant and dynamic Germantown neighborhood.
About our guide: Elise Bromberg Is a docent and tour guide for The Penn Museum, The Mural Arts Program, and Philly Touch Tours. She is certified by the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides.
Registration and fees: Space is limited and registration is required. Click here to sign up online, or call or text 267-444-4507 (M-F, 9-6). The tour is "pay what you wish"; $15 or $20 is appropriate.
Getting there and back: Germantown Ave has 2-hour kiosks, with some free parking on side streets. You will be able to get back to your car by walking less than a mile back or by taking the 23 bus - don't forget your SEPTA Key Card!
Accessibility: Lots of standing and walking (0.8 miles each way) with some uneven sidewalks and street crossings.
Members and their guests. $15 or $20 is suggested. Registration required.
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