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Tuesday 1pm - 4pm Wednesday 1pm - 4pm Thursday 1pm - 4pm Friday 1pm - 4pm Saturday 1pm - 4pm

Stenton

Name: Stenton
Address: 4601 N 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, US
Telephone: +12153297312
Price range: $
Rating: 4.4

Stenton A 1730s historic house museum in Philadelphia administered by The NSCDA/PA.

04/28/2025

There's still time to purchase tickets to the Stenton Garden Party on May 8th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. This year marks 125 years of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America- Pennsylvania's stewardship of Stenton, so please come celebrate with us! All proceeds benefit the preservation of Stenton, our award-winning History Hunters program, and community programming.

Tickets are available online here: https://stenton.ticketleap.com/the-stenton-garden-party2025/

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day! Have you seen our new green space welcome banners in Stenton Park? Earth Day is the perfect reminder to get outside and enjoy nature. There is so much you can do outdoors at Stenton. Take a look at the banners for suggestions on how to spend your time here and for examples of plants and wildlife you might spot as you explore the grounds!

Many thanks to Historic Germantown and The William Penn Foundation for funding our banners 💚

04/18/2025

Join Historic Germantown's Stamp Rally beginning this Saturday, April 19th — a fun, family-friendly challenge where visitors explore participating historic sites, collect stamps, and earn rewards! This is a celebration of culture, community, and local history.

Stop by Stenton this Saturday between 1 PM and 4 PM to grab a free booklet, collect a stamp, and find our scavenger hunt item! The contest runs until June 21st and great prizes are available. For more information visit https://historicgermantownpa.org/stamprally/.

04/17/2025

It may be Spring Break, but the learning never stops for our History Hunters Educators! Today, our team explored Old City, took a tour of Mother Bethel AME Church, and admired a few of Center City’s magnificent murals.

04/15/2025

Come visit Stenton for FREE TOURS this Saturday, April 19th from 1:00-4:00 PM in honor of the International Day of Monuments & Sites. Free tours will begin on the half-hour. To secure a tour time, please RSVP here: https://stenton.ticketleap.com/free-tours---international-day-of-monuments--sites/

Other Philadelphia National Historic Landmarks will also be open during the day, including 4 sites in Germantown - Cliveden, Historic Rittenhouse Town, Johnson House Historic Site, and Wyck Historic House, Garden, and Farm.

For a full list of events celebrated on April 19, visit Global Philadelphia Association's website: https://globalphiladelphia.org/upcoming-events/international-day-monuments-sites

04/12/2025

Another fun & rainy Egg Hunt at Stenton. Thank you to everyone who attended! 🐰🐣

04/09/2025

There’s still time to RSVP for the Stenton Egg Hunt, this Saturday at 1pm sharp! The Egg Hunt is rain or shine. RSVP at www.stenton.org/programs

04/03/2025

What’s blooming this week at Stenton? Virginia Bluebells, Trillium, Yellow Trout Lily, Daffodils, and Magnolia, just to name a few! Stenton’s grounds are open for exploring Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4 PM.

04/01/2025

It's a busy Spring! Check out our April programs and volunteer opportunities at Stenton. For more information and to RSVP, visit the links below:

April 5th and April 25th - Stenton Landscape Volunteer Days: https://stenton.ticketleap.com/stenton-landscape-volunteer-days/

April 8th - Philly Neighborhood Networks Civics Workshop - https://actionnetwork.org/forms/slice-of-democracy-workshops?source=direct_link&

April 12th - Stenton's Annual Egg Hunt - https://stenton.ticketleap.com/the-stenton-egg-hunt/

April 19th - International Day of Monuments & Sites FREE Tours - https://stenton.ticketleap.com/free-tours---international-day-of-monuments--sites/

April 26th - Dinah Day - https://stenton.ticketleap.com/dinah-day/

03/31/2025

It’s officially tour season! Starting tomorrow, April 1st, Stenton will be open for tours Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4pm. Tours are available on the hour beginning at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. Walk-ins welcome. If you would like to schedule a tour, call 215-329-7312 or email [email protected]. The grounds are also open and FREE during those times. We hope to see you soon!

03/22/2025

We are always too eager to get started, and we forget to take a “before” picture, but trust us, the fence looks so much better “after” our amazing volunteers spent all morning removing vines. THANK YOU all so much for clearing the fence along Stenton Park, refreshing the entrance path, and hanging our new green space banners! We are ready for tour season to begin - April 1st!

03/18/2025

Thank you The DePaul Catholic School for being the first school to visit Stenton as part of the new Science Sleuths program! Middle school students have the opportunity to learn about genetics and biodiversity on their Stenton field trip.

03/17/2025

With James Logan serving our city’s government in a variety of capacities, civics is core to Stenton’s story.

Come enjoy a slice (or two) of pizza as kicks off their series “A Slice of Democracy” here at Stenton this Thursday at 6pm! Join us each month as we tackle different topics affecting residents today. Bring a friend or meet a new neighbor there as we collectively gain the tools to build a bright future for Philadelphia.

RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/slice-of-democracy-workshops?source=direct_link&

Address

4601 N 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19140

Opening Hours

Tuesday	1pm - 4pm
Wednesday	1pm - 4pm
Thursday	1pm - 4pm
Friday	1pm - 4pm
Saturday	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12153297312

Website

http://www.stenton.org/

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