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Historic Germantown:

Freedomsbackyard.com is a central resource for information on the 14 historic sites that make up the consortium known as Historic Germantown. Visit this website for links to all member sites and news about upcoming programs and events in Germantown.

Local Links

City Tavern is the Birthplace of American Cuisine. Step back in time to experience an authentic 18th century style-meal in the tavern once frequented by Franklin, Jefferson and even David Rittenhouse. City Tavern's Chef and Proprietor, Walter Staib, frequently cooks in RittenhouseTown's original 18th century bake house. Click here to buy Chef Staib's new book, Recipes from the Birthplace of American Cuisine.

A Taste of History cooking series features Chef Walter Staib cooking in RittenhouseTown bake house. The show premiered in October 2009 and new episodes air through 2010. Check your local PBS listings.

Chestnut Hill Historical Society leads the effort to protect the profound architectural heritage of Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill neighborhood.

Friends of the Wissahickon is a group dedicated to the Wissahickon Valley section of Fairmount Park. The Friends provide leadership, education and coordinate many activities in this area.

Fairmount Park Houses are a group of historic homes located throughout Fairmount Park, interesting for their architecture and their collections. Tours of some of these houses are currently run by the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Philly.com is a website dedicated to Philadelphia as well as its major newspapers. The site offers information about Philadelphia including local news, weather, events and travel information.

Schuylkill River Heritage Corridor is a group dedicated to the Schuylkill River Valley. Many events throughout the valley are listed on this site.

Deb Peterson is one of RittenhouseTown's valued historic interpreters. She helps with the cooking segments of our education program and offers other interpretive colonial programs.

Society for the Preservation of Old Mills

Springfield Mills at Bloomfield Farm (Morris Arboretum)

Papermaking Links

Historic RittenhouseTown continues the tradition of hand papermaking at the site of America's first paper mill. There are many other organizations dedicated to hand papermaking.

Carriage House

Friends of Dard Hunter

Philadelphia Handmade Paper Company

Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking

Twin Rocker

University of the Arts: Printmaking and Book Arts