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Historic Rittenhousetown

Also called: Historic Rittenhouse Town

A historic village in the Wissahickon area with a 1707 homestead, several historic houses, an arboretum, and a small museum. Visitors take tours, and volunteers and members help keep the site going.

  • Low cost
  • Kids OK

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What they do

Pull invasive plants on Wednesday morning volunteer days, take a Saturday tour of the homestead, become a member, or come to the free Second Saturday museum visits.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
All ages, Families with children

When and where

Homestead tours run on select Saturdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, noon to 3 pm, starting on the hour. Volunteer work days are on Wednesdays, 9 am to noon. Second Saturday museum visits are free.

Days
Wednesday and Saturday
Times
Morning, Daytime

Historic Rittenhouse Town

Address
208 Lincoln Drive
Part of the city
Upper Northwest

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Take a tour of the 1707 homestead on a select Saturday from noon to 3 pm, starting on the hour. If you want to help, email the volunteer address on the volunteer page to join a Wednesday morning work day..

You can just show up.

What to expect

A public homestead tour runs about 45 minutes and starts on the hour. Wednesday volunteer mornings, 9 am to noon, are outdoor work pulling invasive plants so native species can return across the 20-acre site. Tools and gloves are provided.

Tips for your first visit

  • Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early at the Homestead entrance.
  • Parking is limited and on site. The main entrance is on Wissahickon Avenue.
  • Children under 8 go free on tours, according to the home page.
  • On volunteer mornings, bring water and bug repellent, since the work is outdoors.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Tours and Second Saturday visits are open to the public, and the volunteer page gives a clear email route for joining a work day..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Low cost. Homestead tours are $10 a person, with children under 8 free, per the home page. The visit page lists pay what you wish for public tours during events. Second Saturday museum visits are free. Private tours are $20 a person, with a $50 minimum for groups of 1 to 3.
How often
Drop in whenever you like

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

What to bring or wear: Clothes for outdoor work, bug repellent, and water. Tools and gloves are provided on volunteer days.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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