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Schedule:

10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Free Museum Days: Stenton

Stenton is one of the earliest, best-preserved, and most authentic historic houses in Philadelphia. Completed in 1730 as a country seat, plantation house for James Logan – Secretary to William Penn; merchant, politician, justice, scientist, and scholar – Stenton was home to six generations of the Logan family, as well as a diverse community of servants and enslaved Africans, including Dinah, who lived and labored at Stenton for over 50 years. Furnished with 18th- and 19th-century Logan family objects, and remaining in little-altered condition, a visit to Stenton offers an unparalleled experience of early Pennsylvania.

11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Free Museum Days: The Underground Railroad Museum at the Historic Belmont Mansion

Step into history at Belmont Mansion, where Founding Fathers like George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison once walked. Follow the footsteps of revolutionaries, including the close friend of Judge Richard Peters, Marquis de Lafayette. Uncover the hidden tales of Belmont’s role in the Underground Railroad, a beacon of hope for those seeking freedom from the Antebellum South. This is a 3 part visit. 1st part is the Unchained Memories, 2nd part is a short film video history of underground railroading, the William Still Room, and 3rd is the actual museum.

12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Free Museum Days: Elfreth's Alley Museum

The mission of the Elfreth’s Alley Association is to preserve and protect the Elfreth’s Alley historic district, while interpreting the contributions of everyday Philadelphians to our American story. The Elfreth’s Alley Museum interprets the lives of people who lived and/or worked on this historic street over three centuries. Located in two homes along Elfreth’s Alley, the museum introduces visitors to residents of house #126: two single women dressmakers making ends meet in the 1760s, German-American shoemakers raising a family and building wealth in the 1850s, and more. The museum is also a place to explore the stories of other houses on the street which are still residences today. Explore two 18th-century homes and multiple museum exhibits that tell the stories of Elfreth’s Alley residents and enjoy a beautiful hidden garden.

3:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Celebration of Innovation and Education

In honor of Jefferson’s 200th Anniversary, join us at the new Jefferson Plaza in Center City for an afternoon celebrating innovation and education with free family friendly programming for all to enjoy. Founded in 1824 as one of the nation’s first medical schools, Jefferson has grown to become a national global research university with over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs, and the region’s largest health system.