Woodford Mansion

06/26/2023

Woodford Mansion was pleased to partner with yesterday to host a walk & talk about the history of enslavement and abolition at the park houses. It was a fascinating morning of speakers and engaged audience…especially with We Walk PHL and Girl Trek in attendance! We hope to have a similar program every year around the Juneteenth holiday

06/08/2023

Time to visit Woodford? Our New England Federal Shelf Clock is back from conservation and is ticking away the hours once again.

It features a brass thirty hour works with the strike mechanism concealed by a painted white face with swag and Stars and Stripes shield decoration.

This clock was made by Abner Jones of Weare, NH, circa 1800. The case is a mahogany veneer with a shell carved door with four inlaid corners, flanked by reeded pilasters, supported by a diamond and ebony inlaid scalloped skirt resting on flaring French feet. Inside the case is a hand written note in the hand of Woodford’s first Trustee, Daniel Huntoon, reminding us to please wind the clock 2-3 times each week!

05/03/2023

Enjoying the new Philadelphia Chippendale Secretary in the Naomi Wood Study on our second floor...

05/02/2023

This year's Derby at Woodford Mansion has been cancelled. We thank all those who bought advance tickets for the event and have issued refunds to them. Please stay tuned for further events at Woodford.

04/29/2023

Today we purchased this fine Chinese export porcelain tea cup and saucer at . It is now installed in the Naomi Wood Study on the second floor of the Woodford Mansion, where it joins a similar tea cup and saucer acquired a few years ago.

These tea cups and saucers were made by Chinese craftsmen to depict the European sailing ships that traveled to China to purchase porcelain, tea, silk, and other trade goods from the Chinese. Western sailors and merchants engaged in the China trade often purchased them as gifts or as mementos of their voyage.

03/31/2023

The Derby at Woodford Mansion

This May 6th, get out your fancy hats and trot over to our Kentucky Derby party supporting the programs and preservation of Woodford Mansion! Enjoy craft cocktails made by the folks at Manatawny Still Works, and lovely iced teas. Live music and the beautiful mansion will set the mood for race day.

There will be viewing for the pre-race TV coverage all afternoon to see who takes the crown. Race starts around 6:45 pm. Guests are encouraged to wear festive Derby attire!

Opt for a VIP ticket and get all of your drinks included for the afternoon affair! General Admission tickets get their first drink and then it is pay-as-you-go after that.

Here is the link to buy tickets now:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-derby-at-woodford-mansion-tickets-602643321397?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse

Derby Day at Woodford Mansion will feature:

Kentucky Derby live watch party on our lawn
Manatawny mint juleps, craft cider & beer, and other Derby themed drinks
Live music
Hat judging contest
Games of chance & activities for all ages
Appearance from local horse riding clubs
Special house tours highlighting horse-related antiques

Join us on May 6, 2023, from 4-8 pm for our annual Kentucky Derby fundraiser organized by the Young Friends of Woodford

02/10/2023

Woodford is proud to be in Eagle Country. Looking forward to the Big Game! Go Birds!

02/03/2023

“Signs of Life” is open ! As a caretaker here, has an intimate relationship with the spaces in and around Woodford Mansion. His new oil paintings depict Woodford’s interiors, collection and surrounding Fairmount Park. Show is up through February 25th!

12/23/2022

A magical dusting of snow to make our season merrier! We’re open today and tomorrow from 10 AM – 4 PM …Come get cozy in our colonial home ❄️

12/07/2022

Deck the halls!! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 The decorating is done… join the holiday fun! See Woodford in its season’s splendor with tours in the month of December, including designs from caretaker .davendesign
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12/05/2022

Today the kids from the Mander After-School Cetner dropped by Woodford to trim the tree in our entrance hall with decorations illustrating their favorite holiday songs. This year, the theme for Woodford's holiday decorations is "Sounds of the Season," and thanks to kids, our Mander tree has some classics!

Woodford Mansion will be open each Wednesday through Sunday throughout the month of December (except Christmas Day) for guided tours of the Mansion, which as been festively decorated for the holidays. For tickets or further information, please visit our website: www.woodfordmansion.org

11/21/2022

Woodford’s getting ready for the holidays! Today, our friends at the Garden Workers have begun decorating the front entrance to the Mansion.

By next Wednesday they, along with our caretakers (by Jaime Davenport) will have decked out the Mansion for the Season.

We hope you will come visit us during the month of December. Holiday tours will be offered from 10-4, from Wednesday to Sunday, except for Christmas Day.

Our friends at Historic Strawberry Mansion, Laurel Hill Mansion, and Ormiston Mansion will also be open for Holiday tours during December. Visit www.parkcharms.org/holidays-in-the-park for more information, including tour hours and dates, special events, transit options and tickets.

10/25/2022

Fall at Woodford means that it is time to remove the summer slipcovers in our entrance hall, parlor, and dining room and reveal the rich wool or horsehair upholstery underneath. In the 18th century, cotton or linen slipcovers were used as a barrier between lighter summer clothing and the itchy wool or horsehair fabric installed on the furniture.

10/19/2022

“Betsy Ross” and her colleague at the Betsy Ross House have been busy completing work on restoration of the bed in Woodford’s exhibition bedroom. This includes covering the wooden cornice for the bed with the same chintz fabric used for the bed curtains and bedspread. We’re looking forward to seeing the final product soon!

10/15/2022

Just finishing up day one of Ciderfest at Woodford Mansion, but we will be back tomorrow from 1-5 with more cider, more music, and more fun!

For tickets, visit our Eventbrite site (link below) or pay at the gate.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ciderfest-at-woodford-mansion-tickets-408904593647?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

10/14/2022

Here are the 9 best things to do around Philly in the next week

Ciderfest at Woodford Mansion is one of the top 9 things to do in Philadelphia this weekend!

https://www.inquirer.com/things-to-do/things-to-do-philadelphia-events-20221013-20221013.html

Tickets are still available: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/pa--philadelphia/ciderfest-at-woodford-mansion/

Plan your Philly Film Fest screening calendar, get ready for Halloween with a "Dracula"-themed event, and more things to do.

10/14/2022

The Philadelphia Inquirer says CiderFest at Woodford Mansour’s one of the 9 best things to do in Philly this weekend! For tickets click link in bio!
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10/13/2022

Only two days until CiderFest. Get your tickets now!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ciderfest-at-woodford-mansion-tickets-408904593647

10/10/2022

Ciderfest at Woodford Mansion is this weekend! Click link in bio for tickets and information.

10/07/2022

TICKET GIVEAWAY! Between today and Monday, October 10th, you have a chance to win four GA tickets to this year's CiderFest at Woodford Mansion, a $160 value! Follow and , like the post and tag three friends in the comments that you would want to spend the fall afternoon with. The winner will be announced at noon on Monday, October 10th. Woodford Mansion and Home Brewed Events present the fifth annual CiderFest at historic Woodford Mansion. Enjoy a fall afternoon sipping on local ciders from Chatty Monks Brewing Company, Hale & True Cider, Manoff Market Cider, Mural City Cellars, Original 13, Ploughman Cider, Young American Cider and more! Bring a blanket, snack on a picnic basket from Liberty Kitchen and stay a while on a lovely fall weekend in the park.

Featured Cider, Wine and Spirits:
Saturday: Chatty Monks, Hale & True Cider, Mural City Cellars, Original 13, Philadelphia Distilling, Ploughman Cider and more!
Sunday: Chatty Monks, Hale & True Cider, Manoff Market Cider, Mural City Cellars, Original 13, Philadelphia Distilling, Ploughman Cider, Young American Cider and more!

Live Music:
Saturday: Todd Fausnacht Music, The Cheddar Boys and the Punk Cellist
Sunday: Maggie's Boots, The Brandywine Riders, and the Punk Cellist

This fall favorite event features:
-Local hard cider and wine samples (full pours & to go cider also for sale)
-Live music from local artists
-Picnic basket from Liberty Kitchen (optional add-on)
-Guided tours of 1756 National Historic Landmark Mansion with 18th century art collection

10/01/2022

Enjoy a fall afternoon sipping on local ciders and chatting with cider makers, touring the inside of the mansion,shopping the small local arts and crafts vendor market, and seeing a beekeeping demonstration at the fifth annual CiderFest at historic Woodford Mansion. Bring a blanket, snack on a picnic basket from Liberty Kitchen and stay a while on a lovely fall weekend in the park.

The featured artists for this year include:

Saturday:

Todd Fausnacht Music: Todd Fausnacht is an echo chamber of the early twentieth century whose soulful blues ballads and front porch country toe tappers kick up a Dust Bowl nostalgia the size of Oklahoma. The sound is Americana through and through, drawing from the blues of Blind Willie McTell and Lightnin’ Hopkins.

The Cheddar Boys: The Cheddar Boys are an old-time string band with a modern flair. Blending on-point musicianship with delightful stage banter, it won’t be hard for you to smile and tap your foot to the beat!

The Punk Cellist: The Punk Cellist creates electric cello arrangements of popular punk tunes! He has shared the stage with bands such as A Wilhelm Scream, Red City Radio, The 8-Bit Big Band, and more! Joining him on drums will be Matt Covey of Such Gold!

Sunday:

Maggie's Boots: Traditional Irish tunes and original music, with a unique groove! This Philadelphia based band features Hollis Payer on fiddle, Rob Curto on button accordion and Melissa Brun on cello.

Hey Slow: Hey Slow is city folk making country music and proudly from the City of Brotherly Love.

the Punk Cellist: The Punk Cellist creates electric cello arrangements of popular punk tunes! He has shared the stage with bands such as A Wilhelm Scream, Red City Radio, The 8-Bit Big Band, and more! Joining him on drums will be Matt Covey of Such Gold!

09/18/2022

We were pleased to host our 13th Annual Community Applefest at Woodford yesterday. Thanks to our friends at the Fair Amount Food Forest for the apples and the fresh apple cider!

09/12/2022

Woodford Mansion

Tickets are now are sale for Ciderfest at Woodford Mansion!

Here is the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ciderfest-at-woodford-mansion-tickets-408904593647?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Enjoy a fall afternoon sipping on local ciders, listening to live music, touring the inside of the mansion and if you upgrade your basic ticket, you can enjoy a picnic prepared by Liberty Kitchen filled with charcuterie, cheese and more. There are gluten-free and vegetarian options available for purchase. Cider makers will be on-hand to answer your questions and there will be a small vendor market of local small businesses to shop from. Bring a blanket and stay a while on a lovely fall weekend in the park.

DATES: Saturday October 15th & Sunday October 16th
TIME: 1 -5 pm
LOCATION: Woodford Mansion - 33rd St. & Dauphin Dr., East Fairmount Park
TICKETS: GA for $35 / GA & Picnic for $60
CIDER:

Saturday: Hale & True Cider, Manoff Market Cider, Mural City Cellars, Original 13, Ploughman Cider and more!
Sunday: Hale & True Cider, Mural City Cellars, Original 13, Ploughman Cider, Young American Cider and more!

MUSIC:

Saturday: Todd Fausnacht Music, The Cheddar Boys and the Punk Cellist
Sunday: Maggie's Boots, Hey Slow and the Punk Cellist
FEATURING:

Local hard cider and wine samples (full pours & to go cider will be for sale at each )
Live music from the local artists!
Picnic basket from Liberty Kitchen (for Admission & Picnic ticket holders)
Guided tours of 1756 National Landmark Mansion with 18th century fine and decorative arts collection
Co****le & other lawn games
Local arts and craft vendors
Beekeeping demo with onsite hives
Cider pressing and other demonstrations
Proceeds benefit the programs and preservation of Woodford Mansion, a National Historic Landmark.

18th-century summer home and National Historic Landmark in Philadelphia's E. Fairmount Park. Tour the home and antiques collection.

07/05/2022

Thanks to Freestyle Love Supreme for a great 4th of July performance at the Woodford Mansion!

07/04/2022

Happy Independence Day!

Woodford has been gearing up for the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks broadcast on NBC…so be sure to tune in tonight beginning at 8 pm!

07/01/2022

We have completed conservation of Woodford’s recently acquired 1755 William and Mary cradle. It has been described as the most elaborately inlaid cradle of its type, and was believed to have been made in the vicinity of Kutztown, Pennsylvania. You can now view it in our nursery!

05/23/2022

Meet Marango, a late arriving (and thirsty!) guest to our Kentucky Derby party.
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05/13/2022

As we enter what looks to be another rainy weekend, we wanted to thank the 80 Friends of Woodford who joined us last weekend to enjoy our second Derby Day at Woodford Mansion — and our first to be held inside the mansion. Our Derby Day fundraiser raised more $4000 to help support our Interior Renovation Project that will restore two rooms in the Mansion believed to have been used by some of the enslaved African domestic servants who lived and worked here in the 18th century. To learn more about that history, and to see our collection of 18th century fine and decorative art, please come take a tour of the Woodford Mansion soon!

05/06/2022

Despite the weather, Derby Day at Woodford is still on for tomorrow, May 7th, from 4-8 pm. We are moving the party inside, where you can enjoy mint juleps and other Derby drinks by Manatawny Still Works, craft cider and beer from Wyndridge Farm, Gourmet picnic box from Joshua's Catering, and live music by the Cheddar Boys. Tickets are still available.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-derby-at-woodford-mansion-tickets-307527000537?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&_gl=1*vyn1p*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwjtOTBhAvEiwASG4bCFFKZXQwdKEMhsbAWxG0Qzt14TfAEuf5F99CqOAH7zn41TAHhaUBFRoCBDMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

04/30/2022

Just one week until the “call to post” at Woodford Mansion for our Derby Day party! Tickets are going fast, so don’t be slow out of the gates getting them!! Ticket link in bio
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04/27/2022

The Derby at Woodford is just days away. Time to buy your tickets, dust off your best Derby Day hat, and get ready for the big race.

Join us on Saturday, May 7th, from 4-8 pm, for our Kentucky Day Derby Fundraiser, complete with mint juleps from Manatawny Still Works, gourmet picnic box from Joshua's Catering, lawn games, a hat judging contest, and tours of the Woodford Mansion. Proceeds to to support our Interior Renovations Project, which will restore areas of the Mansion believed to have been used in the 18th century by some of Woodford's enslaved African servants.

Tickets can be purchased through our Eventbrite site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-derby-at-woodford-mansion-tickets-307527000537

04/23/2022

We’re not horsin’ around…Our Derby party is just two weeks away! Come meet Merango and other VIP horsy guests. Early bird tickets last until Monday! Click link in bio
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04/17/2022

Happy Easter and Passover from Woodford on a lovely spring Sunday! 💐🌸🌷🌺 Signs of spring sprouting in our gardens, a sure sign of good things to come! Especially our favorite spring fling in 3 weeks… our Kentucky Derby party on Saturday, May 7. Get EARLY BIRD 🐦 tix in bio!!

04/14/2022

Two new hives at woodford! 🐝🐝

04/02/2022

Grab your fancy hats y’all 👒 because we’ve got great news…..The Derby at Woodford is BACK!!! Join us on Saturday, May 7 for our annual Kentucky Derby fundraiser, complete with mint juleps from , a hat judging contest, and of course live coverage of the big race! Click link in bio for more info & to get your early bird tickets!
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03/22/2022

Saturday’s appearance from our friends Fausto & Marengo (4 legs) is a sure sign of something to come…… The DERBY at WOODFORD IS BACK! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 7 from 4-8 pm for our Kentucky Derby fundraiser. Marengo will be there in his fanciest equine attire!!

More details to come!

01/18/2022

The gardens at woodford are asleep but the are a welcomed leader of the season to come!

01/07/2022

Woodford Mansion’s a winter wonderland! ❄️ ❄️

Come enjoy Woodford in the snow for as long as it lasts—we’re open 10-4, Wednesday-Sunday!

12/08/2021

Children from the Mander after-school center returned to Woodford again this year to decorate our entrance hallway tree. Their ornaments are small frames within which each child has drawn either a portrait of a person (or persons) they enjoy spending the holidays with, or an image of a place where they like to spend the Holidays. After decorating the tree, the kids got a chance to see the rest of Woodford’s holiday decorations.