The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden
Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This exhibit explores mourning practices, household dynamics, substance abuse and violence, exacerbated by societal shifts of the mid-19th century and still relevant today.
Admissions
Adults: $15
Students: $10
National Trust Members: $7.50
Active military personnel & their families: Free
Friends of Cliveden Members: Free
Children 6 Years & Younger: Free
Note: Active-duty military personnel and their families and Friends of Cliveden members can schedule a tour by contacting
Education Director Carolyn Wallace at 215-848-3680 or at [email protected].
Our Policy
- Please meet in front of the Carriage Barn to begin the tour.
- Groups are welcome to eat lunch outside on the grounds. Please be sure that all trash is thrown away.
- Please do not climb on the trees in the Cliveden Arboretum.
- Please stay home if you are not feeling well or have come into contact with someone who is sick. Wash your hands and follow CDC guidance on personal hygiene before you visit.
- Help yourself to Cliveden’s scavenger hunts, bingo cards and other information to learn more about history of the site and community.
- Dogs are welcome on Cliveden's grounds! All dogs must be leashed and please clean up after them.
Cliveden House Tour Season begins on May 1st. Schedule your tour in advance today!
Directions
Cliveden can be reached by car and public transportation.
Tours begin at the Cliveden Barn, a large stone building near the corner of Cliveden and Morton Streets. To locate the Barn, use the following address: 98 East Cliveden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119.
Visitors will be greeted by an Interpreter before each tour starts. Restroom facilities are available in the Barn.
Driving Directions
Via PA Turnpike (I-276): Take exit 333 and follow Germantown Pike east for 7 miles to Cliveden Street on the left.
Via Schuylkill Expressway (I-76): Take exit 340 to Lincoln Drive. Turn right onto Johnson Street (third light) then left onto Germantown Avenue (fourth light). Take the first right onto Cliveden Street.
Public Transportation
SEPTA Bus: The 23 bus makes a stop directly in front of Cliveden on Germantown Avenue. Cliveden is also accessible on the 71, 81, and 18 bus routes.
SEPTA Regional Rail: Cliveden is a short walking distance from the Chestnut Hill East line, Washington Lane stop.
Questions about tours?
Contact our office at 215-848-3680 or use the form below for any questions about our tours.
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