Take a trip back to colonial era Philadelphia with a visit to Cliveden

Join FitC volunteer Bob Schmidt for a guided tour of Cliveden, one of the 19 historic sites in the Germantown neighborhood.  Built for attorney Benjamin Chew in 1767, Cliveden is most famous as the site of t he Battle of Germantown in 1777 during the Revolutionary War. The people enslaved by the Chew family are also part of the history of the site. Cliveden is situated on 5 and a half wooded acres, and during our visit we will explore the grounds as well as the main house. 

Event Limit: 15 FitC Members

Event Cost: $11 ($10 +$1 FitC fee).  Deadline for refunds is June 11 (less $2 FitC Refund fee).

Accessibility: There are 2 entrances to Cliveden, one on Germantown

Avenue and another on Cliveden St. Both are wheelchair accessible. Because the main house dates from the 18th century, there will be stairs and some tight

spaces. If coming by train (see below), there are steps at the train station.

Transportation/Parking:

• If coming by train (the best non-car option), join the organizer at Suburban Station on the appropriate platform to take the 11:35 AM Chestnut Hill East train (#4726) for a 27-minute ride. We exit the Washington Lane station and take a short 15-minute walk on mostly flat ground to Cliveden.
• If you come by car, take the Schuylkill Expressway, then take exit 340 to Lincoln Drive. Turn right onto Johnson Street (third light) then left onto Germantown Avenue (fourth light). Take the first right onto Cliveden Street. Street parking is generally available.

Thanks to FitC Volunteer Bob Schmidt for organizing this event.

FitC Contact/Questions: Bob Schmidt, schmidbo@gmail.com