Cliveden of the National Trust — Attraction in Philadelphia

The property was a summer residence for the Benjamin Chew family in a much earlier time in Philadelphia's history the location contains three buildings a carriage house which is air condition the main house which is under somewhat of Renovations but definitely available for tours and a groundskeepers house which I do not believe is on display but they do tell you about it. My visit was in the early afternoon and there was no reenactments or other activities at the time however I did take a number of photographs for your review The Carriage House offers a short movie which explains the time period of the house and the guides take you from there to the main house and tour. It is my belief that all are welcome free of charge to enjoy the grounds on a normal operating hours. One important note I would like to make is that the main entrance is on Clivden Street off of Germantown Avenue it is easily accessible by public transportation the 23 bus and street parking if you should come by...

A Thoughtful, Immersive Experience — Every Time

I recently visited Cliveden again — my fourth time — and was genuinely impressed all over again. Our guide, June Murray, gave one of the most engaging and thoughtful tours I’ve had at any historic site. Her knowledge, warmth, and ability to bring Cliveden’s layered history to life made the visit truly memorable.

A few visits ago, I had another excellent guide (whose name I didn’t catch), and that experience was equally fascinating and well-presented. It’s clear that Cliveden has built a fantastic team of educators who know how to connect with guests and convey complex history with care and nuance.

Highly recommend visiting — whether it’s your first time or your fourth, it feels...

I always enjoy learning about Early American History. I was truly impressed with how Cliveden has included Afro-Americans in their rightful place along with the various ethnicities in our early history. I was impressed with the effort actors exhibited in their portrayal of the various characters especially as they shared what they have learned regarding the crucial roles of the African American as tradesmen, scientists, inventors, merchants, soldiers and etc; not just as slaves.

Here my granddaughter is participating in...