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Exhibitions

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The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden

On view by appointment! Contact our office at 215-848-1777 to schedule a tour.

On display in the House & Cliveden Barn & Visitor Center

Explores the mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden, a time of turmoil within the household and the country. This period of tension explores household dynamics, substance abuse and violence, exacerbated by societal shifts of the mid-19th century and are still relevant today.

The Turmoil of Transition

Preserving & Adapting Their World: The Women of Cliveden

Virtual Exhibit & on display in the Cliveden Barn & Visitor Center

Exhibit highlights the lives of the women who lived and labored at Cliveden from the 18th through the 20th centuries. The exhibit debuted in August 2020 in honor of the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

Preserving & Adapting Their World

Events

Below you will find highlights of some of our current and/or previous events.

Checkout the events calendar to learn and join future efforts.

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Stamp Rally Scavenger Hunt Contest

Participate in Historic Germantown’s Stamp Rally Scavenger Hunt Contest! The Historic Germantown Stamp Rally Scavenger Hunt Contest begins April 19th! Visitors can pick up a Stamp Rally booklet on April 19th and visit the 20 Historic Germantown sites for a stamp and to find a specific item at each site for the hunt. The deadline…

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The Sacred Remains: American Attitudes Toward Death in the Early 19th Century

Join Dr. Gary Laderman as he explores the changing attitudes toward death and the dead in the first half of the 19th century. Our current exhibit at Cliveden, The Turmoil of Transition, explores the experiences of one household after the death of Benjamin Chew Jr in 1844. The program is free and virtual; advanced registration…

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…

Old House Care Workshop Series

Sign up for the 2025 Old House Care Workshop Series WMAN’s Historic Preservation Initiative champions the economic, environmental, and community benefits of saving our historic places. Increase your knowledge on common house care topics through this three part workshop series. Online registration recommended as space is limited. To register, visit https://bit.ly/house-care-workshops-2025. Suggested donation: $10 per workshop or…