Elfreth's Alley Museum

Elfreth's Alley Museum A National Historic Landmark since 1960; home since 1713.
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The Museum of Elfreth’s Alley is a National Historic Landmark that celebrates three centuries of everyday Americans. You've heard the American story through its founders and rulers, come hear it through the lives and experiences of its citizens!

Celebrate the start of September with an evening of free wine, flowers, local music, and community in one of Philadelphi...
08/24/2026

Celebrate the start of September with an evening of free wine, flowers, local music, and community in one of Philadelphia's most charming hidden gardens. Tucked away behind one of America's oldest residential streets, the backyard at the Elfreth's Alley Museum offers a peaceful escape in the heart of Old City.

Join us for a special First Friday gathering featuring free wine, and a build-your-own flower bar, where every bouquet helps support the Elfreth's Alley Museum. All proceeds from the flower bar benefit the Elfreth's Alley Association, the nonprofit dedicated to preserving and interpreting America's oldest continuously inhabited residential street.

Featuring:
A build-your-own flower bar with all proceeds directly benefiting the Elfreth's Alley Museum
Free wine, refreshments, and light snacks
A relaxed evening in the museum's historic garden
Come unwind, create your own bouquet, enjoy wine and refreshments, and support one of Philadelphia's most treasured historic landmarks.

We are excited to announce our FALL MAKERS MARKET on Saturday, November 7th from 11am-4pm! Interested in being a vendor?...
08/20/2026

We are excited to announce our FALL MAKERS MARKET on Saturday, November 7th from 11am-4pm! Interested in being a vendor? Fill out the application form on our website's event page!

In our latest Patreon post, learn about the history of Bladen's Court and about the people who saved it from destruction...
07/30/2026

In our latest Patreon post, learn about the history of Bladen's Court and about the people who saved it from destruction - twice!
www.patreon.com/elfrethsalley

📍Elfreth’s Alley x 48 Record Bar First Friday Garden PartyFriday August 7th · 4:30-8:30pmElfreth’s Alley Museum GardenOf...
07/28/2026

📍Elfreth’s Alley x 48 Record Bar
First Friday Garden Party
Friday August 7th · 4:30-8:30pm

Elfreth’s Alley Museum Garden
Off 2nd Street between Arch & Quarry Sts.

looking for fun things to do in Philly? You do not want to miss this first Friday event!

this event is free to attend!

Featuring:
Cocktails from 48 Record Bar
Pop-Up Vinyl Mini-Market featuring new wax from around the world
Plus your selectors/DJs
Daniel Giangrandi + Joey Sweeney

can’t wait to see you there, Philadelphia!

Elfreth's Alley Museum is excited to parther with Indecorous Theatre Productions for the 2026 Philly Fringe Festival! Ti...
07/17/2026

Elfreth's Alley Museum is excited to parther with Indecorous Theatre Productions for the 2026 Philly Fringe Festival! Tickets are now on sale for MURDER AT THE NETHERFIELD BALL: An Interactive Pride and Prejudice Mystery. When someone is murdered at the much anticipated Netherfield Ball, Elizabeth Bennet must clear her family name. But what happens when the loathsome and irritatingly handsome Mr Darcy is the only one who can help her solve the mystery? Join us and the beloved characters of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice outdoors at Elfreth’s Alley for an original interactive murder mystery YOU CAN solve! Show is approximately 2hrs long. Regency costumes (in the style of Jane Austen and/or Bridgerton, etc) are encouraged but not required! **Most of the performance will require the audience to move around the space and interact with the characters.**

Due to the Code Purple Air Quality Alert in Philadelphia, Elfreth's Alley Museum will be closed today, Friday July 17th,...
07/17/2026

Due to the Code Purple Air Quality Alert in Philadelphia, Elfreth's Alley Museum will be closed today, Friday July 17th, for the safety of our staff and visitors. We will be open tomorrow and Sunday as usual.

TODAY !! PLUS UPDATED SCHEDULE BELOW PER HEAT WAVE🇺🇸🔔✨The Red, White, & Blue To Do is TODAY july 2nd thursday !We are on...
07/02/2026

TODAY !! PLUS UPDATED SCHEDULE BELOW PER HEAT WAVE🇺🇸🔔✨

The Red, White, & Blue To Do is TODAY
july 2nd thursday !

We are one of 23 museums, historic sites, and local businesses in Philadelphia’s Historic District coming together for the third annual RWBTD on July 2, 2026.

UPDATED schedule of events:
7 AM: Living Liberty Bell - NEW!
9 AM: Bell Ringings & a Flag Raising at the Betsy Ross House
10 AM: Visit the Historic District attractions (open throughout the day)
11 AM: Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade
2 - 5 PM: WXPN Welcomes the Red, White, & Blue Music Series
6 PM: Red, White, & Rose Picnic - NEW!
8 PM: Wawa Welcome America’s Salute to Service with Queen Latifah[a]
10 PM: Independence Illumination Drone Show (viewable from Independence Mall) - JUST ANNOUNCED!

Visit the link in our bio for more information.

Red, White, & Blue To Do is BACK on July 2, 2026! Everything is bigger, better, and red, white, and bluesier…We are just...
06/29/2026

Red, White, & Blue To Do is BACK on July 2, 2026! Everything is bigger, better, and red, white, and bluesier…

We are just ONE of 23 museums, historic sites, and local businesses in Philadelphia’s Historic District coming together for the third annual RWBTD on July 2, 2026.

This post is detailing our schedule for the musical guests that day!!

ELFRETHS ALLEY WXPN MUSIC SERIES INFO:
2:15-3:00 Vallely, Kelly & Callahan.
traditional Irish music.
3:15-4:00 Elizabeth LaPrelle & Bryan dolphin.
Old-time and Ballard singing.
4:15-5:00 Sug Daniels.
Americana.

schedule of all of the days events:
7 AM: Living Liberty Bell - NEW!
9 AM: Bell Ringings & a Flag Raising at the Betsy Ross House
10 AM: Visit the Historic District attractions (open throughout the day)
11 AM: Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade
12 PM: All-American Block Party, in partnership with Wawa Welcome America
2 - 5 PM: WXPN Welcomes the Red, White, & Blue Music Series
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ELFRETHS ALLEY MUSICAL SERIES INFO:
2:15-3:00 Vallely, Kelly & Callahan. traditional Irish music.
3:15-4:00 Elizabeth LaPrelle & Bryan dolphin. Old-time and Ballard singing.
4:15-5:00 Sug Daniels. Americana.
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5 PM: Red, White, & Rose Picnic - NEW!
7 - 9 PM: Wawa Welcome America’s Salute to Service with Queen Latifah[a]
9 PM: Independence Illumination Drone Show (viewable from Independence Mall) - JUST ANNOUNCED!

Visit the link in our bio for more information.

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124-126 Elfreths Alley
Philadelphia, PA
19106

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