The Turmoil of Transition: A Dramatic Event
3 Dates: June 15, July 6 & July 27, 2024
Tours offered at 12pm, 1:30pm & 3pm
Step back in time & 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.
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 the following times: 12pm, 1:30pm & 3pm.
Tickets are $20 for each tour. To purchase a ticket use the form below. Tours are limited to 15 people per tour.
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 Blake Alvey
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.
When purchasing a ticket, be sure to select a time for a tour.
The Turmoil of Transition: A Dramatic Experience is generously supported by The Haley Foundation.
