Along the riverfront in Tinicum Township is the Americas’ oldest surviving quarantine facility. Built first in response to devastating yellow fever epidemics, it was the gateway to Philadelphia where all arriving ships, passengers, and cargos were inspected and quarantined if necessary. Enjoy a guided tour of this “monument to a hidden history” and learn the legacy of how cities protected themselves before laboratory medicine and germ theory; when quarantine looked and felt very different from that of COVID-19. (2 Feet: Moderate Walking and Some Periods of Standing.)

NEW Across PMA and PAFA, A Nation of Artists appears less as a patriotic survey than as a contested question: who is allowed to picture America, and who is pictured in return? Prof. Grewe's tour follows the exhibition’s dual structure—PMA’s chronology and PAFA’s thematic encounters—to test the promise of national belonging against histories of expansion, inclusion, patronage and reinvention. We will explore American art as argument, inheritance, cultural unifier and unfinished civic work. (3 Feet: Extensive Walking and Lengthy Periods of Standing.)

Step back in time as you stroll through Bryn Mawr College to view and discuss its iconic architecture. On this guided walking tour explore its design and evolution from the 1880s until today. Highlights will include buildings by Addison Hutton, George T. Pearson, Cope & Stewardson, Mellor, Meigs & Howe, and Louis Kahn. (3 Feet: Extensive Walking and Lengthy Periods of Standing.)

This rolling parcel of land overlooking the Schuylkill River has always been a popular destination with a fascinating history. Join us to explore the current rim trail, visit historic sites, then enjoy a brief tour inside the colonial mansion. Learn about significant figures from Lemon Hill's past, including William Penn and Founding Father Robert Morris.

Join South Philly native Chef Jacquie on her fun-filled food and culture tour strolling through the Italian Market visiting Philly’s only cookbook store, boutique food shops and tasting as you go! Lunch at Angelo’s Grandma style pizza at Di Bruno Bros. Bottle Shop (where you can purchase wine or beer) followed by unforgettable cannoli at the iconic Isgro’s Pastries. Bring your shopping list, exclusive discounts included and you’ll want to take home more than memories! (3 Feet: Extensive Walking and Lengthy Periods of Standing.)

NEW A guided tour of Stenton offers an unparalleled experience of early Colonial Pennsylvania, as one of the most authentic historic houses furnished with period family possessions. Completed in 1730, it was home to six generations of the Logan family, as well as a diverse community of enslaved, indentured, and free laborers including Dinah who lived and labored at Stenton for over 50 years and is the subject of “For the Common Good: Women Who Shaped Our Nation – Dinah’s Story” a short video we will view. (3 Feet: Extenisve Walking and Lengthy periods of Standing.)

View one of the last remaining great estates of the Main Line on this first floor tour given by Joanie Mackie, the granddaughter of the Montgomerys, and author David Wren. A Horace Trumbauer design, the extended family has lived here since 1912. Playwright Philip Barry, a family friend, based The Philadelphia Story on members of the Montgomery family, Ardrossan and Radnor Township. Katharine Hepburn's character was loosely based on Helen Hope, Joanie's aunt. (2 Feet: Moderate Walking and Some Periods of Standing)

View one of the last remaining great estates of the Main Line on this first floor tour given by Joanie Mackie, the granddaughter of the Montgomerys and author David Wren. A Horace Trumbauer design, the extended family has lived here since 1912. Playwright Philip Barry, a family friend, based The Philadelphia Story on members of the Montgomery family, Ardrossan and Radnor Township. Katharine Hepburn's character was loosely based on Helen Hope, Joanie's aunt. (2 Feet: Moderate Walking and Some Periods of Standing.)