Friends of the 1799 Lazaretto Interpretive Museum

Friends of the 1799 Lazaretto Interpretive Museum The 1799 Lazaretto Interpretive Museum brings the site's stories to life, shares them with the public, and preserves them for future generations.

The Lazaretto quarantine station served as the gateway to Philadelphia in a crucial period of the nation’s growth (1801-1895). During the warm weather months, when traffic was heaviest and imported epidemics threatened, all arriving ships, passengers, and cargo were inspected there, and quarantined if necessary. Vessels and cargo were disinfected, and sick passengers and crew members were treated

in the Lazaretto hospital. The name “Lazaretto” derives from St. Lazarus, patron saint of lepers. Maritime quarantine stations known as lazarettos were established in European port cities beginning in the late 14th and early 15th centuries.

12/28/2025
02/23/2024

Tinicum Township welcomed the Italian Cultural Center of the Delaware Valley to the Lazaretto with items on display on the second floor. On the 3rd floor, they are in development of a specialized library of resource for scholars, researchers and individuals interested in studying Italian-American history, culture and traditions.

Future events, such as speakers, classes on wine, cannoli, pasta making and more, which will be open to the public are in development, fostering cross-cultural understanding, appreciation, enriching the cultural landscape of the region and inspiring generations to embrace and cherish their shared heritage.

For more information about the Italian Cultural Center of the Delaware Valley, follow ICCDV on Facebook or Instagram or visit ItalianCulturalCenterDelVal.com

The Lazaretto formerly quarantine station is also home to the Swedish Colonial Society and the Tinicum Township Historical Society. The Swedish society also have a second floor public exhibit space and a third floor library that is accessible by appointment only.

Tinicum Historical Society has a few displays with more on the way including information on the Quarantine Station and the Seaplane base.

Please visit during tour hours. the building houses the Township Offices but the office workers are not able to conduct any tours. Here are the hours:

Tours for the historic displays are available:
Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
First Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Use the front door up the ramp to porch.

Tour information courtesy of the Tinicum Township Historical Society

An event was held the Lazaretto on Saturday October 7th 2023 with the exhibition rooms, the Tinicum Township Historical ...
10/08/2023

An event was held the Lazaretto on Saturday October 7th 2023 with the exhibition rooms, the Tinicum Township Historical Society, the Swedish Society, and the Italian Cultural Center of the Delaware Valley open to the public for the first time. Three important Delaware County Heritage Sites at one location. The next scheduled day to visit is November 11 2023.

10/07/2023

The 1st public opening of the Exhibition Center at the Lazaretto Bldg. is ON AS SCHEDULED for tomorrow 10/7/23!!

Stop in and see some great art & artifacts from -
Tinicum Historical Society , The Swedish Colonial Society & The Italian Cultural Center of Delaware Valley!

The N23585 c.1966 Photo submitted by: David Dickson
07/21/2022

The N23585 c.1966
Photo submitted by: David Dickson

Black and White photo, first graduation class of Chandler Field in front of the Officer's Quarters c.1917. Photo Bob Mil...
06/14/2022

Black and White photo, first graduation class of Chandler Field in front of the Officer's Quarters c.1917. Photo Bob Mills Collection


Color photo, seaplane pilots in front of the same building c.2015 Photo staged and taken by Anthony L Selletti

Paul Musumeci, Bob Mill's Class 2000, his dad operated Bridgeport Airport 1972 to 1985
06/13/2022

Paul Musumeci, Bob Mill's Class 2000, his dad operated Bridgeport Airport 1972 to 1985

Behind the scenes photo of the filming the Precious Places documentary about the 1799 Lazaretto. You can view the entire...
02/07/2022

Behind the scenes photo of the filming the Precious Places documentary about the 1799 Lazaretto. You can view the entire short film, filmed inside and outside the building, at the link below.

https://www.1799lazaretto.com/videos/

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99 Wanamaker Avenue
Essington, PA
19029

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