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Exhibitions

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.

Artisan Street Boutique Holiday Market

Purchase wares at an artisan market at Cliveden on October 12th! Start your holiday shopping early this year by coming to the Artisan Street Boutique Holiday Market on Saturday, October 12th from 11am to 6pm! Held at Cliveden (6401 Germantown Avenue, 19144), the holiday market will feature local Philadelphia artisans and their creations, live music,…

campfire conversation, cliveden campfire, joseph mcgill

Cliveden Campfire Conversation & Overnight with Joseph McGill

Join Joseph McGill for a campfire (not actual fire) conversation and overnight at historic Cliveden, a National Register of Historic Places Landmark at 7:00 pm on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 7pm. There is an opportunity to participate in an overnight, but not required. Limited to 35 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must…

Souls Shot Portrait Project Open House

Open House: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 5pm to 7pm On Wednesday, September 18th, join Cliveden and the Souls Shot Portrait Project for an open house and reception in the Cliveden Barn, from 5pm to 7pm. The Cliveden Barn is located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119, near the corner of Cliveden and Morton Streets.…

Special Promotion: Free Traditional Cider at Young American!

Have a free cider after your tour! Local cidery and tasting room, Young American Hard Cider & Tasting Room, is offering a special promotion for Cliveden tours! After your tour, head over to Young American for a FREE, traditional cider! This promotion is only good on the day of your tour and visitors must show…