Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:
- Do you have information on Rittenhouse
Family genealogy?
- Will I be able to see the Paper Mill Building?
- When is the best time to bring my family to
RittenhouseTown?
- What else is there to see in the area?
- Where can we eat in the area?
- How can I stay informed about the various
special events, programs, and projects at RittenhouseTown?
Do you have information on Rittenhouse Family genealogy?
Historic RittenhouseTown Inc. is not a genealogy organization.
When Historic RittenhouseTown Inc. formed, a separate organization,
the Rittenhouse Family Organization, formed. This group is dedicated
to studying the genealogy of the Rittenhouse family. If you would
like more information on the Rittenhouse family please email education@rittenhousetown.org
or call (215)438-5711. The staff of Historic RittenhouseTown will
be happy to give you contact information for the Rittenhouse Family
Association and other resources, which may be helpful.
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Will I be able to see the Paper Mill Building?
The paper mill structure no longer exists. The mill building was
taken down sometime after Fairmount Park took control of the site
in the late nineteenth century. In the mid-1890s Historic Rittenhouse
Town Inc. hired archeologists to search for the site of the mill.
The base of the second mill has been located and Historic RittenhouseTown
Inc. hopes eventually to be able to expose part of the base of the
mill and include this in historical interpretation of the site.
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When is the best time to bring my family to RittenhouseTown?
The best time to bring your family to Historic RittenhouseTown
is during one of our special events. During the special events there
is more activity for children to enjoy. The best events for families
are the Easter Egg Hunt, The Family Papermaking Workshops, The Spirits
of the Past Lantern Tours, and Monoshone Watershed Appreciation
Day. Another good time to visit with your family is when the Visitors
Center is open, which is on weekends May through September from
12-4.
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What else is there to see in the area?
There are many other things to see in the area. Historic RittenhouseTown
is very close to the other historic sites in Germantown and the
other Fairmount Park Houses. In Germantown there are thirteen historic
sites including Cliveden, the well maintained home of Benjamin Chew
and the site of the Battle of Germantown, the Deshler Morris House,
which served as the summer "White House" for George Washington,
and the Johnson House, which was a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Historic RittenhouseTown is located in Fairmount Park so there
are many walk and bike trails in the immediate area. Fairmount Park
also contains many historic buildings, for example, Strawberry Mansion,
Laurel Hill, and the Japanese Teahouse. Our Links
Page has more information on these and other sites.
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Where can we eat in the area?
There are quite a few restaurants close to Historic RittenhouseTown.
The Creshiem Cottage and the Valley Green Inn are both restaurants
stationed in historic buildings and are less than a five-minute
drive from Historic RittenhouseTown. Historic RittenhouseTown is
also located just five short minutes from Chestnut Hill, which is
a lovely shopping district filled with boutiques and restaurants.
RittenhouseTown is also only about ten minutes from Manayunk, another
community that is filled with interesting shops and a variety of
restaurants.
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How can I stay informed about the various special events, programs,
and projects at RittenhouseTown?
The best way to stay informed about Historic RittenhouseTown is
by becoming a member of Historic RittenhouseTown Inc. As a member
you will receive our quarterly newsletter The
Papermaker. This publication includes updates on site activities
including restoration and renovation projects, as well as a calendar
of upcoming events. You will also receive our Journal of History,
which has interesting articles about various aspects of the history
of RittenhouseTown.
Another way to stay informed about RittenhouseTown is by becoming
active in the site. Consider becoming a volunteer and you will be
able to witness first hand the many activities and changes that
take place at the site. You will also receive our volunteer newsletter,
which always lists upcoming events.
Finally, check our web site periodically for changes found on the
site calendar and under current restoration projects.
Historic RittenhouseTown Inc. is only nineteen years old so we
are constantly evolving, We welcome you to be a part of the activity
as we grow and improve!
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