- 717-464-4438
- 1849 Hans Herr Dr., Willow Street, PA 17584
The 1719 Herr House is the oldest building in Lancaster County and the oldest Mennonite meetinghouse in the Americas. It was the home of the Christian Herr family, some of the first Mennonite immigrants to Lancaster County, PA. Read More
- 814-942-3916
- 3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA, USA
Baker Mansion was originally home to ironmaster Elias Baker and his family. Baker purchased the nearby Alleghany Furnace in 1836 in partnership with his cousin Roland Diller. Elias brought his wife, Hetty, and their two sons, David Woods and Sylvester, from Lancaster County to what was described as a “tolerable good mansion house” near the furnace. Read More
- 215-629-4026
- 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
The 1937 Philadelphia Guide noted that, after the current Betsy Ross House was selected as the Flag House, the adjacent building where Ross may have indeed lived "was torn down to lessen the hazards of fire, perhaps adding a touch of irony to what may well have been an error in research." Although the house is one of the… Read More
- 215-947-200
- 1005 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA
Designed by the renowned architectural firm of Carrére and Hastings to be a home for the industrialist John Pitcairn and his young family, Cairnwood is a National Historic Landmark that evokes the grandeur of the Gilded Age. Read More
- 610-874-5665
- 15 Race Street, Upland, PA, USA
Built in 1683 and occupied by Caleb Pusey, this is the only building still standing which can claim documented association with the Proprietor, William Penn, and which he is known to have visited on several occasions. This unique English Vernacular house stands beside Race Street, the small road once paralleling the millrace that brought water from Chester Creek to… Read More
- 814-466-6210
- 300 Old Boalsburg Road, Boalsburg, PA, USA
An intriguing glimpse into our American identity awaits travelers in the picturesque village of Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. Eight generations of the Boal family have lived the story of America, and even have a tangible family connection with Christopher Columbus. Read More
- 610-589-2934
- 28 Weiser Drive, Womelsdorf, PA, USA
The story of Conrad Weiser and the historic site is told through an exhibit which is located in three different buildings at the Conrad Weiser Homestead. Read More
- 610-582-4900
- 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro, PA, USA
The Daniel Boone Homestead (DBH) is a historical site in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania that tells the story of Daniel Boone’s youth in Pennsylvania’s Oley Valley and illuminates the daily lives of the region’s 18th-century settlers through the eyes of the Boone, Maugridge and DeTurk families who occupied the site. Read More
- 877-874-2478
- 8 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA, USA
The David Wills House features five museum galleries and two recreated rooms, the David Wills Law Office and the Lincoln Bedroom. The museum will guide you through the days, weeks and months after the battle of Gettysburg. It illustrates President Lincoln’s historic visit to the devastated town, the immortal words of the Gettysburg Address and the legacy of hope… Read More
- 215-438-1861
- 200 West Tulpehocken Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
This house is Phialdelphia's only authentically restored Victorian house museum and garden. The interior is interpreted to reflect the house's history during the 1860's and 1870's. Members have access to a library about Victorian topics. Victorian theater productions take place at the mansion annually. Read More
- 814-432-8260
- 301 South Park Street, Franklin, PA, USA
The Egbert-Mullins-Koos House was built between 1859 and 1860 by Simon Ullman, a Franklin merchant. In the first decade, the property changed hands, but indications are that the Ullman family continued to make the resident their home. In 1869, Lydia S. Ullman sold the property to Eliza Egbert and her husband, Dr. A. G. Egbert. Dr. Egbert was an… Read More
- 717-338-9114
- 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA, USA
The 231 acre farm includes the carefully preserved house of President Eisenhower. Read More
- 724-329-8501
- 1491 Mill Run Road, Mill Run, PA, USA
Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous house, designed in 1935 for Edgar Kaufmann. The house is situated over a waterfall on Bear Run. Read More
- 215-348-9461
- 525 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA, USA
Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramist, scholar and antiquarian, Mercer built Fonthill both as his home and as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints. The first of three Mercer buildings in Doylestown, Fonthill served as a showplace for Mercer’s famed Moravian tiles that were produced during the… Read More
- 267-502-2600
- 1001 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA, USA
Glencairn, built between 1928 and 1939, was the home of the Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn family for forty years. Pitcairn designed Glencairn as a Romanesque-style “castle” for his outstanding collection of medieval objects, purchased as inspirational models for the artists working on Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Read More
- 215-788-9432
- 610 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA, USA
When the Grundy family purchased this home in 1884, they set about turning the existing structure into a fashionable, modern house. The home was remodeled in the Queen-Anne-style that combined modern conveniences and technological innovations of the day with a nostalgic styling that recalled an earlier, less industrial time. The home's location along the banks of the scenic Delaware… Read More
- 610-525-201
- 500 Harriton Road, Bryn Mawr, PA, USA
Charles Thomson, the first and only Secretary to the Continental and Confederation Congresses, was Harriton's most famous occupant. Yet the story of this house and estate encompasses more than 300 years, beginning with the settlement of "Merion" by Welsh Quakers. Today, the restored 1704 house and large park are open to the public as an historical and cultural resource… Read More
- 610-882-450
- 505 Main St, Bethlehem, PA, USA
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites proudly preserves 20 historic sites, working tirelessly to restore, educate, and learn all we can about these beautiful buildings and their storied pasts Read More
- 717-392-7223
- 811 Rockford Rd, Lancaster, PA, USA
Home of General Edward Hand, Adjutant General to George Washington during the American Revolution. Read More
- 717-334-4100
- 548 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA, USA
The Jennie Wade house was actually the home of Jennie's sister, Georgia McClellan. The dwelling lived through the Battle of Gettysburg and witnessed the tragic death of Gettysburg civilian Jennie Wade, as she was preparing bread for the Union soldiers. This brick house was not a good spot to be in during the fighting as it was between both… Read More
- 570-473-9474
- 472 Priestley Avenue, Northumberland, PA, USA
When Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) is remembered today, it’s usually for his 1774 discovery, in England, of oxygen. Few know he was a noted theologian, political progressive, and prolific author whose scientific contributions include the development of the modern timeline, the carbonation process, the identification of carbon monoxide and other gases, early experiments in electricity and an early understanding of… Read More
- 570-823-6244
- Nathan Denison House
In 1790, Nathan Denison built his house on the western bank of Abrams Creek in then Kingston Township (now Forty Fort). He lived here until his death in 1809. Although typical of the homes in Connecticut, it was built in a style unusual to Pennsylvania. As visitors can see, the rooms in this type of New England house are… Read More
- 724-785-6882
- 136 Front St, Brownsville, PA, USA
Originally built in 1790, the house was expanded and remodeled several times until it reached its current Victorian style. Read More
- 610-459-2359
- 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, USA
In addition to the grist mill, there is the miller’s house, dating from 1739 and furnished in period. Read More
- 724-266-4500
- 270 16th Street, Ambridge, PA, USA
Old Economy Village interprets the history of the Harmony Society, a highly successful 19th century religious communal society, and preserves and interprets the unique material culture of the Society during its period of residence in Beaver County, Pennsylvania for citizens of and visitors to the Commonwealth. Read More
- 610-385-4762
- 31 Old Philadelphia Pike, Douglassville, PA, USA
Four early stone houses set on the Schuylkill River, the oldest structure in Berks County (Mouns Jones, ca. 1716), the George Douglass Mansion (ca. 1763, unrestored), the modest Bridge Keeper's House and the restored White Horse Tavern, ca. 1727/1762. Read More
- 215-862-5652
- 45 South Main Street New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938
The Parry Mansion was completed circa 1784. Around the same time, Benjamin Parry started several mills on the Delaware River. Read More
- 215-249-100
- 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA, USA
Famous writer, Pearl S. Buck wrote daily in her Bucks County farmhouse in the suburbs of Philadelphia. This literary tourist site attracts writers, fans of Pearl Buck books and visitors who want to discover the legacy of a Pulitzer-prize winning writer, advocate and humanitarian. The national historic landmark home is open for guided tours which feature her Nobel and… Read More
- 610-287-9349
- 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA, USA
This 170-acre Colonial Revival home of Pennsylvania Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker includes an exceptional original collection of furnishings and family memorabilia. Guided tours, seasonal events, education programs and changing exhibits are offered year-round. FREE tours & events. Read More
The Peter Wentz Farmstead was established in 1744 by Peter and Rosanna Wentz. By 1758 they had completed the large Georgian style stone house with many architectural features that reflect their German heritage and social status. Read More
- 503-823-3623
- 3229 Northwest Pittock Drive, Portland, OR, USA
The mansion was completed in 1914, replete with stunningly progressive features including a central vacuum system, intercoms, and indirect lighting. The house also creatively incorporated Turkish, English, and French designs. In keeping with their loyalty to their home state, the Pittocks hired Oregon craftsmen and artisans, and used Northwest materials to build the house. The final estate included the… Read More
- 717 548 2679
- Robert Fulton Birthplace, Swift Road, Fulton Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 17566, United States
Internationally known inventor and artist Robert Fulton was born in a stone farmhouse in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on November 14, 1765. Fulton developed the first steamboat able to navigate inland rivers, as well as many other brilliant inventions. The Southern Lancaster County Historical Society owns and maintains the Robert Fulton Birthplace, which is located on Robert Fulton Highway,… Read More
- 412-371-0600
- 7227 Reynolds St. Pittsburgh, PA 15208
The home of the Henry Clay Frick family from 1882–1905, this meticulously restored 22-room Italianate mansion features an impressive array of fine and decorative art objects purchased by the Fricks. Read More
- 610-353-3644
- Lawrence Rd & Springhouse Rd, Broomall, PA, USA
The Thomas Massey House is a monument to the American dream – the home of an indentured servant who became a landowner, and like the American dream the house has endured over 300 years. The Thomas Massey House is one of the oldest English Quaker homes in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is on the National Register of Historical… Read More
- 412-221-348
- 1375 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA, USA
Woodville is the oldest house in Allegheny County that is open for tours. Built by John Neville in 1775, Woodville is interpreted to the period of 1780-1820 and preserves and interprets the Federal period of Pittburgh's history. Read More
- 717-684-4325
- South 2nd Street & Cherry Street, Columbia, PA, USA
Built in 1738, Wright’s Ferry Mansion reflects the sophisticated tastes and panoply of interests of its original owner, Susanna Wright. A dynamic force in establishing colonial self-sufficiency, she encouraged industry, especially the production of silk and linen; implanted her Quaker beliefs; and stimulated a literary current through her poetry and correspondence. Read More