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Confronting the Past
The institution of slavery is woven deep into the economic growth and political fabric of America. Benjamin Chew was born on a Maryland plantation into a family with a history of slave-holding dating back to the 17th century.
Preserving the Past
At Cliveden we have many fascinating item collections that help you understand the world of the Chew family. View our collections at the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Shown: Tea cup and saucer from 1811.
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Research: Spotlight from the African American Genealogy Group
Three blog posts on the AAGG’s research into the Chew Family Papers & putting a spotlight on discoveries! Adrienne Whaley and the members of the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia (AAGG) have worked with the Chew Family Papers for the last two years to lift up stories of the enslaved families and communities that…
Read more...Special Promotion: Free Traditional Cider at Young American!
Have a free cider after your tour! Local cidery and tasting room, Young American Hard Cider & Tasting Room, is offering a special promotion for Cliveden tours! After your tour, head over to Young American for a FREE, traditional cider! This promotion is only good on the day of your tour and visitors must show…
Read more...Second Saturdays at Cliveden
Visit Cliveden on Second Saturdays, July through October from 9:30am to 4pm, for community programs, free tours, & more! The day begins with outdoor morning yoga led by Amy Marie Yoga at 9:30am, weather permitting. Contact Amy at [email protected] to learn more. Spotlight Tours begin at 10:30am and are specialty tours featuring different topics such…
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Cliveden Campfire Conversation & Overnight with Joseph McGill
Join Joseph McGill for a campfire (not actual fire) conversation and overnight at historic Cliveden, a National Register of Historic Places Landmark at 7:00 pm on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 7pm. There is an opportunity to participate in an overnight, but not required. Limited to 35 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must…
About this eventSouls Shot Portrait Project Open House
Open House: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 5pm to 7pm On Wednesday, September 18th, join Cliveden and the Souls Shot Portrait Project for an open house and reception in the Cliveden Barn, from 5pm to 7pm. The Cliveden Barn is located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119, near the corner of Cliveden and Morton Streets.…
About this eventSpecial Promotion: Free Traditional Cider at Young American!
Have a free cider after your tour! Local cidery and tasting room, Young American Hard Cider & Tasting Room, is offering a special promotion for Cliveden tours! After your tour, head over to Young American for a FREE, traditional cider! This promotion is only good on the day of your tour and visitors must show…
About this eventConsidering Re-enactments: The Battle of Germantown in the Light of 21st–Century Gun Violence
Cliveden is known as the site of the 1777 Revolutionary War Battle of Germantown and the annual Revolutionary Germantown Festival held on the grounds every first weekend in October, featuring two battle re-enactments. In response to the increase in gun violence across the country and in the local community, Cliveden looks to evaluate its interpretation…
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