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6306 Germantown Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144(215) 438-1768 |
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While the Johnson House's 1768 construction and resultant 18th century architecture alone make it a valuable site for exploring local and national history, it's the secret operations that happened within that make it truly amazing. During the mid-1800s, it served as a stop along the Underground Railroad for escaped slaves making their way to the free states of the north. Now the home is open for tours, serving as a museum and monument to the daring of the freedom-seeking slaves and their proponents. Located in the posh Germantown neighborhood, the history-making house is near other old homes and buildings such as Wyck and Cliveden.
Open Thurs. - Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Sat. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Closed Sun. - Wed. Tours run Sat. 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Thurs. - Fri. by appointment.
Adults $5; Children $3.
Hotels
Chestnut Hill Hotel, 2.4 miles from Johnson House Crowne Plaza Hotel PHILADELPHIA PA - CITY AVENUE, 2.9 miles from Johnson House
