Keeping house in colonial times involved many activities we take for granted in today’s world. Lacking modern conveniences, our foremothers did all the washing, sewing, and ironing by hand. Meals were prepared at an open hearth from food grown or raised on the property, and candles had to be produced in large quantities for even a modest-sized household. While trained doctors were available for more serious illnesses, basic medical needs were often treated with herbs. Join us for a day of learning…

Join us for a day of activities that would have been pursued by members of Philadelphia's Colonial elite. The Tapestry Historic Dance Ensemble will be demonstrating country dances, and we'll be learning about tea service and the language of the fan. Free demonstrations, plus nominal charge for tour of the Keith House ($5 /12+, $3/3-11).

View our flag collection and join us for a reading of the Declaration of Independence. The Living History demonstrations are free, house tours are $5/12+, and $3/3-11. Please note that this is a $1 discount on our regular $6 house tour for 12-64 year-olds. Schedule TBD.