Historic Strawberry Mansion

From the very beginning, Historic Strawberry Mansion and the Committee of 1926 have celebrated the accomplishments of Pennsylvania women. Read our blog post to find out how they commemorate those exceptional women! https://www.historicstrawberrymansion.org/celebrating-penn/

Thinking back to sunny spring days during this rainy afternoon! #historicstrawberrymansion #myphillypark #throwback

Elizabeth Price Martin was the first chairwoman of the Committee of 1926, the group of women that steward Historic Strawberry Mansion. She led the Committee during the restoration of HSM and was instrumental in its early success. In addition to Strawberry Mansion, she served as president of Emergency Aid of PA during World War I, co-founded the Garden Clubs of America, and helped restore both Stenton and Bartram's Garden. Upon her death in 1932, the Emergency Aid of PA wrote...: "In the death of Elizabeth Price Martin, the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania has lost a leader...Her boundless energy and her capacity for accomplishment were united in her character with the most extreme modesty...She brought into the lives of those about her and who were working with her, a vision and inspiration which can never be forgotten, and she was to each of her associates a generous and devoted friend." #womenshistorymonth #historicstrawberrymansion #phillyhistory

Celebrate Women's History Month with Historic Strawberry Mansion and the Committee of 1926! Find out how these women helped to preserve and restore the Mansion: https://www.historicstrawberrymansion.org/the-committee-of/

Today in History- 1931 and 1780 two very important dates for Historic Strawberry Mansion and its previous owners. 90 years ago, on March 1, 1931, we opened our doors as a house museum beginning nine decades of sharing the house and its history with the public. Including the history of the first owner, Judge William Lewis, who drafted "An Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery", which was passed into law on March 1, 1780. It was the first pro-abolition bill introduced in any state in the Union!

Take a closer look at our Regency era sofa and armchairs and learn all about the classical inspirations for these pieces! #historicstrawberrymansion #housemuseum #regency #phillyhistory

Take a peek inside our French Empire bedroom and learn more about the history of "fainting couches". Today, we associate them with the Victorians, but they have a much more ancient origin!

This week get a sneak peek at one of Historic Strawberry Mansion's most unique collections! Our attic rooms are dedicated to the doll collection, which began in 1926 at the Sesquicentennial Exposition.

Autumnal views from the attic! . . . .... . . #historicstrawberrymansion #myphillypark #housemuseum See more

Ever wondered why artists often painted Napoleon and other famous men with their hand in their waistcoats? Find out the reasons why in this week's Breaking Mansion Myths!

Celebrated American statesman, Daniel Webster once came to dinner at Historic Strawberry Mansion and may have had a bit too much to drink. Learn all about it in this week's Breaking Mansion Myths!

Check out our Reception Room in the 1930s vs. today! Through paint analysis we discovered this room was originally green, as you’ll see in the second photo. . . . .... . #historicstrawberrymansion #housemuseum #phillyhistory See more

As the temperatures continue to drop, learn all about why fire screens were an essential accessory for staying warm and comfortable in the 18th and 19th centuries!

What is coin silver and is it really made from coins? Watch this week's "Breaking Mansion Myths" to find out!

Here's the second installment of our "Breaking Mansion Myths" series. Today, we're talking all about why mirrors in the 18th and 19th century were made of multiple mirror panels. Stay tuned to find out!

We're very excited to present a new video series all about common misconceptions in historic house museums! Our first video tackles girandole mirrors and how they functioned in the home.

The writing desk in our Reception Room is filled with beautiful details! Made in England c. 1820, this mahogany and brass desk has several drawers and compartments to hold everything a gentleman would need to keep up with his correspondences. . . . .... . #historicstrawberrymansion #housemuseum #phillyhistory See more

Looking for something to do that’s free and outside? Check out Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Summer Scavenger Hunt! It’s a great way to explore the park! For more information head over to the Conservancy’s Facebook page.

Before and after! From the late 40s to today, our Banquet Room has undergone a few changes! We now have a gorgeous mural of Fairmount Park on the walls, painted by local artists Dot Bunn and Patrick Connors. (Photo retrieved from the George D. McDowell Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Collection at Temple University) . . . .... . #historicstrawberrymansion #housemuseum #phillyhistory See more

Check out the details on this 1868 dollhouse! Modeled after a town home of that time, this house has three stories filled with antique dollhouse furnishings. When is was donated in 1963, One of Strawberry’s windows had to be removed to hoist it up into the attic! . . . .... . . #historicstrawberrymansion #phillyhistory #dollhouse #housemuseum See more