About Historic Germantown

Historic Germantown is a partnership of 15 outstanding attractions located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, just minutes from downtown.  

Members of the partnership are ACES Museum, Awbury Arboretum, Cliveden of the National Trust, Concord School, Deshler-Morris House, Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, Germantown Mennonite Historic Trust, Germantown Historical Society, Grumblethorpe, Historic RittenhouseTown, Hood Cemetery, Johnson House, La Salle Art Museum, Stenton and Wyck House and Gardens. 

These organizations are joined by a common mission  to foster an appreciation of the diverse character and meaning of their cultural heritage in order to preserve and revitalize their community.  Together, they provide knowledge and resources to help preserve Germantown's historic sites, interpret them to the public, and incorporate them into the life of the local community.

Partners are joined by more than a common mission. Each played a role in the fight for

freedom and are collectively "Freedom's Backyard."

Our offices are located at 5501 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144. To learn more, call 215.844. 1683 or visit www.freedomsbackyard.com.

Staff

Barbara Hogue, Executive Director

Carolyn G. Faris, Program Coordinator

Laura E. Beardsley, Bookkeeper

Executive Committee

Dennis S. Pickeral, President

Liz Ensig Wise, Vice President

Mark Sellers, Treasurer

Diane Richardson, Secretary