Historic Rittenhouse Town

Thanks to everyone who came out last weekend and helped us put a dent in the spotted lanternfly population. And thanks Bradley Maule for capturing the fun!

Hey we're on the news! I hope everyone can come out Saturday and join us for a Spotted Lanternfly Egg Hunt! https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com//local-group-hold/2760278/

Thanks for sharing the love FOW! https://fow.org/hrt-partner-spotlight/ Friends of the Wissahickon

What's more festive than killing invasive bugs for Easter weekend?

I am so excited to participate in this event Wednesday @ 7:30 with our wonderful community partners!

Fun morning with PHL17! Thanks Monica for coming out for Monica Marvels and exploring RittenhouseTown!

Come out at visit us this Saturday from 12-4pm as we participate in the Revolutionary Germantown Festival! There will be fresh baked pretzels in the Bake House and tours of our 1707 Homestead! Cliveden Historic Germantown

Landscape Week was an amazing success and so much fun! This place really cleans up! Thank you to our many volunteers! and Friends of the Wissahickon and Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers we couldn't have done it without you!

Landscape Week kicks off Sunday, September 13th! Come out and help up clean & green! Shifts available all week long - morning from 10am-12N and afternoons 2-4pm. Pre-registration required, please email [email protected] to sign up!

Look what we found in Gettysburg! A little shout out to Benjamin Rittenhouse.

September 1947 vs July 2020! (source Philadelphia Inquirer 11/7/47)

On days like this it's easy to imagine how the first 1690 waterwheel got washed out by a flash flood!

A fellow historic park site, Woodford Mansion, is hiring a caretaker couple! The main responsibilities are giving tours to the public every other Saturday and basic yardwork / gardening in exchange for rent-free housing. The most important qualities for this position are: ... -Warm, welcoming personalities with good hospitality and people skills. **This is most important - we're ambassadors to the house and park! ** -Friendly, open-minded team players who are flexible, responsible, communicative, and willing to trade complete privacy for this public-facing opportunity -Horticultural / gardening skills or at least interest to learn -Knowledge of early American history / architecture / antiques, or at least interest to learn -Experience with community engagement and planning and assisting at public events Deadline to apply is in a week - on Monday July 6. https://woodfordmansion.org/ Contact Jeff Duncan, Woodford Mansion Site Manager at [email protected] to apply or for more information.

Nothing like a 1707 historic homestead as a model! @mitzimiraflor

We loved our behind the scenes Homestead tour with The Local! https://www.youtube.com/watch

So happy to be a part of Jes and Adams special day! https://www.inquirer.com//jes-ebrahimzadeh-adam-minichelli

Love is in the air! HRT was happy host Jessica & Adam for their intimate (plan B) wedding last week at our Homestead! The rain held off and it was truly beautiful to watch,