March 10, 2010
Exploring Northwest Philadelphia Video Series: Germantown History
Yes, you’ve ogled our beloved Liberty Bell. And you’ve stood in awe at Independence Hall. But did you know that the largest Revolutionary War battle fought in Philadelphia took place in Germantown?
Or that the oldest official Presidential residence is located in ‘Freedom’s Backyard’?
Or that the first written protest against slavery was scribed in this historic neighborhood?
Sit back and hunker down for a tour of Germantown, where you’ll discover an Underground Railroad stop at the Johnson House, explore a self-sustaining town in present-day Fairmount Park called Historic Rittenhouse Town and learn a lot more about this gem of a neighborhood in the Northwest!
After the jump, check out the list of places featured in the video.
Previously: Exploring Northwest Philadelphia Video Series: East Oak Lane
Cliveden of the National Trust
6430 Germantown Avenue
(215) 842-1798
cliveden1767.wordpress.com
Deschler-Morris House (Germantown White House)
5448 Germantown Avenue
(215) 597-1293
nps.gov/demo
Opens April 3
Germantown Historical Society
5501 Germantown Avenue
(215) 844-0514
germantownhistory.com
Historic Rittenhouse Town
206 Lincoln Drive
(215) 438-5711
rittenhousetown.org
Johnson House Historic Site
6306 Germantown Avenue
(215) 438-1768
johnsonhouse.org
Stenton
4601 North 18th Street
(215) 329-7312
stenton.org
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March 10, 2010, 2:29 pm
Sandra Chaff says:
I stumbled across this video this morning (3/12/10) and am very impressed. Seleana Pettaway does a fabulous job as “tour guide.” As the Archivist & Librarian for the Germantown Historical Society, I would like to invite the film makers to visit the Archives–our collections are incredible: with images and documents covering 300 years of history, you can only imagine the stories yet to be told! But back to the film: I only hope this video is also on the Philadelphia tourism web sites, because Germantown is a “must see” destination for Philadelphia tourists. You did a terrific job! Thanks.
March 10, 2010, 2:29 pm
Caroline - Philly Tourism says:
Hi Sandra – this blog, uwishunu.com, is a Philadelphia Tourism web site! We absolutely think Germantown is a great place for visitors.
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