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Historic RittenhouseTown is located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. This section of the city is rich in historic and cultural institutions.

Awbury Arboretum is fifty acres of green space in historic Germantown and contains the nineteenth century Francis Cope House.
Cliveden of the National Trust is a great colonial home, which was home to six generations of the Chew family and was the site of the Battle of Germantown.
Deshler-Morris House also known as the Germantown White House, served as the temporary home to President George Washington in 1793 & 1794.
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion at 200 West Tulpehocken Street, is the only authentically restored Victorian house museum and garden in Philadelphia.
Germantown Historical Society is a visitors center, museum and library, which houses an extensive collection of Germantown artifacts.
Germantown Mennonite Historic Trust Two historically significant events took place in Germantown. In 1688 the first protest against slavery in America was signed. Then in 1725 Mennonites held their first general conference, where they adopted the Dordrecht Confession of Faith, a Dutch confession dating to 1632. These two events laid the foundation for what would always be key foci for Mennonites – stating their faith clearly and expressing their faith through action in the way they lived.
Germantown Virtual Tour from ushistory.org: During the Revolution, the Battle of Germantown was fought up and down the main street. George Washington and the capital were here in 1793. The first paper mill in America was built here, the first American Bible was published here, and the first kidnapping in the U.S. also took place in Germantown. Tour over 22 sites including historic buildings, homes and cemeteries.
Grumblethorpe Built from stone quarried on and oak cut from the Wisters’ extensive property, the house is a prime example of domestic Pennsylvania German architecture of the period.
History Hunters the History Hunters program offered over 1000 students free transportation to 4th to 8th students in the Northwest region to Johnson House, Stenton, Wyck, and Cliveden of the National Trust where they engaged in hand-on history activities and literacy-based workbook exercises.
Historic Northwest This web site is an excellent resource for visiting the Northwest section of Philadelphia. There is information on events, museums, restaurants, shops and more. The site also has a printable map of Chestnut Hill, Germantown, and Mount Airy.
Johnson House Best known today as a station stop on the Underground Railroad in the 1850’s, the Johnson House was built in 1768 for the successful Quaker tanner and landowner John Johnson. During the American Revolution the house was part of the Battle of Germantown, although as pacifist Quakers, the Johnsons refused to participate in the war on either side.
LaSalle Art Museum In addition to the basic mission of acquiring, preserving and exhibiting its collections, the Museum seeks to foster an appreciation for and understanding of the visual arts.
The Revolutionary Germantown site will give you all the information you need to participate in the annual day-long historical reenactment event the first Saturday in October. There are 11 historic sites open from 10am - 4pm, 2 battle reenactments at 12pm & 3pm, and 4 thematic bus tours.
Built and owned by James Logan, Secretary to Pennsylvania founder William Penn, Stenton is a house of learning, past and present. The site includes an elegant c. 1730 mansion, a kitchen wing, privy, icehouse, barn, and Colonial Revival garden.
Wyck Wyck was home to nine generations of the same Quaker family, the Wistars and the Haines, who owned and lived on this "farm" in Germantown. Today the wonderful colonial house with its noteworthy 1824 alterations by William Strickland, and historic gardens invites visitors to view not only remarkable collections, but to experience through the lives of its owners the changing character of Philadelphia.

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Local Links

Historic RittenhouseTown is located about seven miles northwest of center city Philadelphia, just a twenty minute drive. There are numerous activities in center city. To get to center city, you can drive through more of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, which has many interesting historic buildings, walking trails and more.

Chestnut Hill Historical Society leads the effort to protect this profound architectural heritage. Through lively programs, exhibits and tours, through the establishment of an innovative easement program and through direct intervention in the preservation of buildings, CHHS helps to keep the past alive for future generations.
Friends of the Wissahickon is a group dedicated to the Wissahickon Valley. 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.
Libertynet.com is a web site designed to provide information about Philadelphia. The site includes information on many historic sites and museums. The site also contains information about many other aspects of Philadelphia including entertainment, shopping and restaurants.
Philadelphia Itineraries & Tours The Greater Philadelphia Tourism and Marketing Corporation has dozens of tour ideas for the history buff, shopaholic, nature enthusiast, and more. See Historic RittenhouseTown on the Quaker history tour.
Philly.com is a web site dedicated to Philadelphia. The site is designed for Philadelphians as well as visitors to the area. The site offers a great deal of information about Philadelphia including the local news, weather, events and much more. The site also offers travel and hotel information for out of town visitors.
Schuylkill River Heritage Corridor is a group dedicated to the Schuylkill River Valley. Many events throughout the valley are listed on this site.

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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 is an active papermaking studio. It sells papermaking supplies and offers papermaking workshops.
Friends of Dard Hunter is a group dedicated to the art and craft of papermaking.
Philadelphia Handmade Paper Company was established by Richard Aldorasi in 1989. Visit this site to learn of his unique products and programs.
Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking is a museum and research institute dedicated to the study of paper. The museum is located in Atlanta, Georgia at the Institute of Paper Science and Technology.
Twin Rocker is an active papermaking studio, a teaching facility and a supplier of papermaking supplies. Twin Rocker Paper is located in Brookston, Indiana.

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