Thematic Bus Tours and Walking Tours

• 3 half-day bus tours: The Generals, Explore Germantown History, Curators Glimpse (morning only). Departing from Stenton at 10:30AM & 1:30PM
• Transportation available from center city (Independence Visitor Center) to Stenton before and after tours. Call for more information.
• Reservations strongly suggested, 215-329-7312 or email educator@stenton.org

Celebrate Germantown's rich colonial history at Revolutionary Germantown Festival on October 6, 2007, a one day event with programs, tours and activities throughout the community, and highlighted by reenactments of the Battle of Germantown. Historic Germantown Preserved is proud to offer several half-day thematic bus tours developed especially for this event, available by advance reservation. There's something for every size and taste on these entertaining narrated bus tours. For more information contact 215-329-7312.

The Generals

Visit with British Lt. McGillvery, stationed at General Howe's Stenton headquarters, then travel up the Germantown Road to Grumblethorpe, scene of Gen. Agnew's sad demise. Next, you'll meet up with the Commander himself, General Sir William Howe, at the Deshler-Morris House, arriving at Cliveden in time for the battle. Your tour will conclude with tea at Stenton. Price: $15/adult, $10/student, senior, $30/family (2 adults, 2 children). Box lunch available for morning tour at battleground for additional $5 fee, by advance reservation only. Departing from Stenton at 10:30AM & 1:30PM

Explore Germantown History!

There's fun for the whole family as you explore Germantown in the time of the Revolution. First stop on your adventure is Historic RittenhouseTown, where you can make paper. Then it's on to Upsala for colonial games, activities and toy making, and a special viewing area across the road at the Battle of Germantown reenactment. Your tour ends at Stenton for family tea and tales of Generals and their dogs! Price: $15/adult, $10/student, senior, $30/family (2 adults, 2 children). Box lunch available for morning tour at battleground for additional $5 fee, by advance reservation only. Departing from Stenton at 10:30AM & 1:30PM

Curators Glimpse

A real treat for those who wish to take a peek behind the scenes of an historic house museum, this limited-seating tour includes a look at the less traveled path of a museum visitor, with a curators guide through three Historic Germantown Preserved sites and time to experience the Battle of Germantown reenactment up close. Your tour will conclude with tea at Stenton. Tour offered AM only, not recommended for children under 12. Price: $15/adult, $10/student, senior, $30/family (2 adults, 2 children). Box lunch available at battleground for additional $5 fee, by advance reservation only. Departing from Stenton at 10:30AM

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