Historic Germantown, a consortium of 19 historic and cultural institutions located in Germantown, Mt. Airy, Logan, and Fair Hill, serves more than 150,000 visitors annually. Engaging tours, music and art events, festivals, lectures, outdoor activities, and educational programs—most of which are free—are available throughout the year for people of all ages.

In 2025, our member sites will produce and host ten community festivals serving both our nearby neighbors and visitors from across the region.

Kicking off the season is the Festival of Roses at Wyck Historic Home and Garden in May. Celebrating the ongoing quest for freedom and social justice at the Johnson House Historic Site’s Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival, enjoying great music at the Black Writers Museum’s People’s Poetry and Jazz Festival in Vernon Park in August, reveling in our groundbreaking roots at Cliveden of the National Trust’s Revolutionary Germantown Festival on the first Saturday in October, and savoring the bounty of fall at Harvest Fest at Awbury Arboretum in late October are just some of Historic Germantown’s community festivals to enjoy in Northwest Philadelphia.

In addition to these major planned activities, visitors can access over 75 acres of green space, including gardens, walking paths, agricultural projects, orchards, and peaceful areas to sit and enjoy nature—all available year-round free of charge. In spring 2025, HG will host a Green Space “Stamp Rally” Contest. Visitors will receive a beautifully designed, pocket-sized booklet containing maps, directions, and fun facts about our green spaces. The booklet will guide contestants to various sites to collect stamps and learn about each unique location. Those who collect the winning number of stamps will not only discover our lovely green spaces but also become eligible for prizes. This event launches in April.

Another opportunity to enjoy free tours and family-friendly activities is through Historic Germantown’s Second Saturdays program. From May through October, member sites are open to the public free of charge on the afternoons of the second Saturday of each month. In addition to free tours and exhibit access, many sites feature special programs, often planned in collaboration with neighbors or other local groups.

We will also expand our Music Alive series, offering free concerts in gardens and green spaces, such as Pastorius Community Gardens at the historic Germantown Mennonite Meeting House, the private courtyard garden at the Germantown Historical Society, and Hood Cemetery. These concerts feature local and nationally recognized performers and are conducted in partnership with groups such as Opera on Tap and neighborhood musicians.

To learn more about us, visit historicgermantownpa.org for an overview of Historic Germantown’s amazing member organizations. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay updated on upcoming events and programs. Exploring, learning, meeting neighbors, enjoying the arts, and relaxing in nature are available year-round in “Freedom’s Backyard,” which just happens to be your backyard too.