THE TURMOIL OF TRANSITION: A Dramatic Experience
3 Dates: June 15th, July 6th & 27th!
Admission: $20 | 15 people per tour
Step back in time and meet some of the characters from Cliveden's tumultuous past.
During the one hour tour, you will be guided through the site and hear the experiences of a 19th-century character.
Tours are offered at the following times: 12pm, 1:30pm & 3pm.
James Smith | Saturday, June 15, 2024
Husband, Coachman, & Father
Portrayed by Jahzeer Terrell
Part of the 2024 Juneteenth Festival
Henry Banning Chew | Saturday, July 6, 2024
Son, Lawyer, & Enslaver
Portrayed by Alex Vrinceanu
Mary Bowman | Saturday, July 27, 2024
Sister, Housekeeper, & Witness
Portrayed by Elizabeth McElroy
Getting Here & Additional Information
Cliveden's physical address is 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Street parking is available around the site and neighborhood on a first come, first serve basis.
Visitors should come to the Cliveden Barn to begin their tour experience. The Barn is located near the corner of Cliveden and Morton Streets (use this address to locate the Barn: 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119). A Cliveden Interpreter will greet visitors, give a brief introduction to the site, and lead visitors over to the House.
Each tour will feature a dramatic reading from an actor portraying one of the people featured in our exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden. Tours are offered at 12pm, 1:30pm, and 3pm.
Admission is $20. Tours are limited to 15 people per tour.
The Turmoil of Transition: A Dramatic Experience is generously supported by The Haley Foundation.
