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The President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation

The President's house in the 1790s was a mirror of the young republic, reflecting both the ideals and contradictions of the new nation.
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Commemorates the history of the original executive mansion of Washington and Adams, including the obscured story of enslaved Africans in the house during Washington’s presidency. This attraction is on the Philly Phlash route! The Philly Phlash is ... a quick, inexpensive, and easy trolley to key destinations throughout Center City. For $2 per ride (or free with select SEPTA passes), hop on and off popular stops for easy and convenient transportation to the city’s most popular sites.

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Amenities
  • Free Admission
  • Bus Parking
  • Group Friendly