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Visit this wonderfully maintained Georgian town house and formal garden that was once the residence of Samuel Powel, Philadelphia's first mayor after the revolution. The Mayor and his wife, Elizabeth Willing were the preeminent hosts, who frequently entertained the famous names of the Revolution. Visit the drawing room where George Washington danced, ponder John Adams ''sinful feast,'' and stroll through the tranquil garden. 40-minute guided tours available Thursday-Saturday noon to 5pm, and Sunday 1 to 5pm.

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    Powel House

    244 S. 3rd Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19106

    Phone: 215-627-0364   |   Official Website

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      05/30/13

      Samuel Powel: Patriot, Tory, or Neither? Powel House Samuel Powel: Patriot, Tory, or Neither? Presented by Historical Society of Pennsylvania at Powel House May 30, 2013 Samuel Powel has the distinction of being the last mayor of Philadelphia under British rule, and the first after American Independence. Often referred to as Philadelphia’s “Patriot Mayor,” he is depicted as an early ardent supporter of the American cause. Join us as author David Maxey journeys back to the early years of the Revolution to take a closer look at Powel and his allegiance. Was Powel always a patriot or did he only gradually adopt the cause of liberty? To help...

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    05/30/13

    Samuel Powel: Patriot, Tory, or Neither? Powel House Samuel Powel: Patriot, Tory, or Neither? Presented by Historical Society of Pennsylvania at Powel House May 30, 2013 Samuel Powel has the distinction of being the last mayor of Philadelphia under British rule, and the first after American Independence. Often referred to as Philadelphia’s “Patriot Mayor,” he is depicted as an early ardent supporter of the American cause. Join us as author David Maxey journeys back to the early years of the Revolution to take a closer look at Powel and his allegiance. Was Powel always a patriot or did he only gradually adopt the cause of liberty? To help...

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    03/21/13	From Animal House to Our House: A Love Story Powel House
    02/14/13- 02/16/13	Valentine's Ghost Tour of Philadelphia: Love Never Dies Powel House
    12/31/12	New Year's Eve Ghost Tour: Toast with a Ghost! Powel House
    08/13/12- 08/24/12	Young Art Sleuths Summer Camp Powel House
    05/05/12- 05/13/12	Rich Man/Poor Man Tours Powel House
    02/11/12- 02/14/12	Valentine's Ghost Tour of Philadelphia: Love Never Dies Powel House
    12/30/11- 12/31/11	New Year's Eve Ghost Tour Powel House
    12/30/11- 12/31/11	New Year's Eve Ghost Tour: Toast with a Ghost Powel House
    12/10/11	George Bourdreau's Book Release of Independence: A Guide to Historic Philadelphia Powel House
    11/26/11- 12/17/11	Christmas in the Colonial Capital Powel House
    11/11/11	Free Veterans Day Admission to Veterans, Active Military and Their Families at Powell House Powel House
    12/08/10	Simply Unique: Avant Folk with Woody Sullender / Seamus Cater Powel House
    06/10/10	Peter Evans, Weasel Walter and Tom Blancarte Trio Powel House
    05/12/10	Modern Minatures Powel House
    11/13/09	An Outsider's Guide to Saxophone featuring John Butcher, Hans Koch, and Jack Wright Powel House
    09/08/09- 09/16/09	Eliza and Patsy Powel House
    09/04/09	SOUND SUMMIT Powel House
    03/12/09- 03/14/10	Philagrafika 2010: Independent Project - Works on Film Powel House