Historic Germantown, one of Philadelphia’s most storied neighborhoods, recently launched a new initiative designed to boost tourism and invite visitors to explore its historic houses and museums at an affordable price.
The nonprofit, Historic Germantown, has partnered with these Northwest Philadelphia cultural destinations to protect, preserve, and share some of the city’s most treasured historical assets. With support from Visit Philadelphia, the Historic Germantown One Pass is now available for purchase and grants access to nine of the historic attractions throughout neighborhood, all for a fraction of the cost.
“Historic Germantown is delighted to bring our multi-site access pass, the One Pass, to life. This is an exciting opportunity for both Philadelphia area residents and out-of-town visitors to experience the unique collection of historical and cultural treasures in Germantown firsthand, all for one low price.
Whether it’s a Revolutionary War Battle site, an 18th-century rose garden, a stop along the Underground Railroad, or an exhibit featuring nationally recognized artists, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We are confident that after visitors experience the lush green spaces, transformative storytelling, and the vibrant community, they will return to Historic Germantown, again and again!’ says Tuomi Forrest, Executive Director at Historic Germantown.
The multi-site pass provides visitors with one-time access to each participating institution at a 60% discount, with passes remaining valid for one week after purchase. It is available for purchase through November 22nd for $43 for adults (ages 14+), $28 for youth (ages 6–13) and seniors (65+), with free admission for children ages five and under.
The nine participating sites include:
Cliveden, an 18th-century country estate which was a site of enslavement and the 1777 battle of Germantown; The Colored Girls Museum, an internationally recognized museum showcasing the stories and experiences of black girls and women; the Concord School House, a historic one-room schoolhouse built in 1775; and the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, Philadelphia’s only authentically restored Victorian house museum and garden.
The One Pass also includes the Germantown Historical Society, a historic house museum and library showcasing the neighborhood’s early history and artifacts; the Johnson House, a vital site of the Underground Railroad; the Lest We Forget Slavery Museum, the only area museum with authentic slavery artifacts; Stenton, the ca. 1730 home of James Logan and Philadelphia’s most authentic historic house; and Wyck Historic House and Garden, a Quaker homestead spanning nine generations that features a renowned rose garden.
The nine participating attractions will also extend their hours of operation to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through November 22nd, made possible through Visit Philadelphia’s support, which is covering the additional staffing costs.
“The pass makes Philadelphia’s history more accessible by bringing together a diverse collection of sites that tell a part of our nation’s story through the lens of one very special neighborhood,” said Jessica Calter, Senior Vice President of Advancement & External Affairs at Visit Philadelphia. “It invites visitors to see the city’s depth and to explore attractions they won’t find anywhere else.”
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit historicgermantownpa.org.
