Walking Tour of Germantown: Life, Culture & History North of Chelten
| Dates: | May 9, 2026 |
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| Meets: | Sa from 10:00 AM to 12 N |
| Location: | Meet at 5722 Greene St. |
| Cost: | $34.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Since its origin in 1683, Germantown has been a vibrant and complex community. Join tour guide, Marty Foley, as he shares with you neighborhood lore that stretches back well over three centuries. This tour will focus on the streets north of Chelten Avenue, and will include sites that highlight the area’s cultural, religious, and political past and present, like Germantown Town Hall, public art, and a dance hall for Black soldiers during World War II. The tour includes entry to a neighborhood historic site.Participants will gain a deeper appreciation of an important historical neighborhood, and recognize how stories enrich our understanding of communities.
Notes:
Tour includes 1.5 miles total walking.
| Fee: | $34.00 |
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Meet at 5722 Greene St.
Meet outside of: Germantown Life Enrichment Center (GLEC), 5722 Greene Street Philadelphia, PA 19144Marty Foley
is a long time educator and history teacher. Since retiring from Greene Street Friends School in 2022, he has been working as a professional tour guide for WeVenture Philadelphia, as well as a volunteer tour guide at Laurel Hill East Cemetery. Marty regularly hosts visitors from around the world on Old City history tours, South Philadelphia public art tours, and day trips to Valley Forge, Longwood Gardens and Lancaster County, in addition to weeklong tours from Virginia to Maine.
215-843-6333