Cliveden

Through the War

During the Revolutionary War, the British barricaded themselves around Cliveden as Washington's men reigned cannonballs and musket shot towards the home. Learn More

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Cliveden, a National Trust Historic Site

Located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Cliveden was home to seven generations of the Chew family. Learn More

Cliveden,

A Legacy Preserved

Cliveden retains a high degree of historic integrity due largely to the respect and appreciation of its previous owners. (Photo by Ron Blunt) Learn More

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Built as a summer house by Benjamin Chew, colonial Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, Cliveden was maintained by his family for over 200 years. In 1777 the house was the scene of the Battle of Germantown, a pivotal action between George Washington’s troops and the British. Extraordinary architecture and furnishings, actual scars left by cannonballs and fascinating family stories offer a rare yet lively perspective on America’s past. 

Cliveden is owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and operated by Cliveden, Inc.

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Regional Events

A Fairy Tale Holiday, 12/05/09
Tarrytown, New York
A unique opportunity to visit the mansion at night and enjoy Lyndhurst in its full winter fairy tale beauty.

Holiday Dinners, 12/05/09
Tarrytown, New York
The Carriage House Restaurant and Fabulous Foods present a sumptuous four course prix fixe dinner served in the carriage house at Lyndhurst.

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