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At Woodford Mansion, visitors get a glimpse into the luxurious lives of Philadelphia’s elite of the past.
A collection of antiques, historical items and portraits document a wealth of history.
Today, Woodford — a National Historic Landmark — is owned by the Fairmount Park Commission and operated by the Naomi Wood Trust.
The house is furnished with an extraordinary collection of 18th- and early 19th-century antiques.
Woodford Mansion has a rich history of being home to residents who supported both sides during the American Revolutionary War, including George Clymer, a signatory of both the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution, and young socialite Tory-Belle Rebecca Franks.
Between 1756 and 1758, William Coleman, a Philadelphia merchant and close friend of Benjamin Franklin, built this elegant country home.
Woodford Mansion is one of the most elegant survivors of the early “summer retreats” that were built along the Schuylkill River during the 18th- and early 19th-century by Philadelphia’s well-to-do.
Woodford Mansion offers monthly themed tours and is home to the annual Apple Festival and Orchard tours in October, as well as being a highlight on Fairmount Park’s Holiday House Tours.
The Visit Philly Overnight Package — booked more than 190,000 times since 2001 — comes with free hotel parking (worth up to $100 in Center City Philadelphia) and overnight hotel accommodations.
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