Capital Campaign: Barn Renovation Project
Supporting Cliveden's efforts to renovate the Barn and improve accommodations for the community!
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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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2023 Revolutionary Germantown Festival
The Revolutionary Germantown Festival returns Saturday, October 7th, 10am to 4pm, rain or shine! Cliveden and the sites of Historic Germantown collaborate to highlight the diverse stories of the people who lived through the American Revolution and the Battle of Germantown, on October 4, 1777. The day promises to be one of exploration with activities…
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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…
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Second Saturdays at Cliveden
Visit Cliveden on Second Saturdays, May through October from 12pm to 4pm, for community programs, free tours, local vendors & more! Each second Saturday has a theme and the 2023 schedule is as follows: May 13th: Pets June 10th: Families & Children July 8th and August 12th: Citizenship September 9th: Back to School October 14th:…
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2023 Revolutionary Germantown Festival
The Revolutionary Germantown Festival returns Saturday, October 7th, 10am to 4pm, rain or shine! Cliveden and the sites of Historic Germantown collaborate to highlight the diverse stories of the people who lived through the American Revolution and the Battle of Germantown, on October 4, 1777. The day promises to be one of exploration with activities…
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Souls Shot Portrait Project Open House
Open House: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | 5pm to 7pm Join Souls Shot Portrait Project at the Cliveden Carriage House for an open house on September 26th, from 5pm to 7pm. Attendees will view an exhibition of portraits, meet some of the artists and staff from the Souls Shot Portrait Project, and enjoy light refreshments. …
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2023 Revolutionary Germantown Festival
On Saturday, October 7th, bring your family and experience 18th-century Germantown at Cliveden and with the sites of Historic Germantown at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival! The festival offers plenty of family-friendly activities such as meeting first-person interpreters Ned Hector, Elizabeth Drinker, and Ona Judge; viewing British and American soldiers and learning about their experiences during…
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Sign up for three great workshops!
Presented by WMAN Historical Preservation Initiative and Cliveden WMAN Historical Preservation Initiative and Cliveden invite you to attend three workshops about the care of materials commonly found in old homes, with a range of topics including weatherstripping, plaster repair, and repointing. Workshops take place on Wednesdays in October: October 4th, 11th, and 18th in the…
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