The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden
Learn about the mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden
Cliveden’s current exhibition, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden, explores a pivotal time in the Chew household. While the country faced internal conflicts around the institution of slavery and a struggling economy, the Chews experienced turmoil after the death of Benjamin Chew, Jr. in 1844 and settling his will. Benjamin’s death sent the household into a twenty-year conflict, both in and outside of the courts, with power struggles between family members.
The Turmoil of Transition will be on display until 2026. Visit our Tours page to view the exhibition.
The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden is generously supported by The Haley Foundation.
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Cliveden is one of nineteen historic sites in Historic Germantown. Learn about them here: https://historicgermantownpa.org/