Non-profit for lifelong learners
$49.00
It has been said that “America’s history lies in the cobblestones of Germantown Avenue,” and on this walk we will explore Germantown’s important roles in achieving America’s independence and founding ideals. We’ll visit the sites where this history was made, beginning at “The Other White House,” the Deshler- Morris House.
3 in stock
| Class Code | 14 |
|---|---|
| Teacher | ELISE BROMBERG |
| Teacher Bio | Docent/Tour Guide: The Penn Museum, The Mural Arts Program, Philly Touch Tours |
| Start Date | Friday, 10/18 (Rain date 11/1) |
| Time | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Location | Starts: Corner of Germantown Avenue and School House Lane |
It has been said that “America’s history lies in the cobblestones of Germantown Avenue,” and on this walk we will explore Germantown’s important roles in achieving America’s independence and founding ideals. We’ll visit the sites where this history was made, beginning at “The Other White House,” the Deshler- Morris House, where George Washington resided twice during his presidency; take a brief break in the Wyck House Botanical Garden, America’s oldest rose garden; and end at the Johnson House, an important site on the Underground Railroad. On the way we’ll see how Germantown’s institutions, buildings, parks, and commercial establishments have been reimagined and repurposed as different populations have moved in and out.
