This December, an annual Philadelphia tradition returns with holiday tours of the Fairmount Park Houses. The beautiful and historic 18th and 19th century houses will be decorated for the season and open to the public for special tours.
- Tickets are $5
- Houses are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Children 12 and under are free.
- Guest facing financial hardship may request complimentary admission.
- All houses accept cash and card/PayPal at the door. Purchase advance tickets for Lemon Hill and Woodford Mansion.
Special Events Calendar:
Lemon Hill Mansion—1 Lemon Hill Drive, 19130.
Philadelphia merchant Henry Pratt built Lemon Mansion in 1801. He named the estate after citrus trees he grew in his greenhouse. Lemon Hill was built in the Federal style. It features unique oval rooms that overlook the Schuylkill River. There are also great views of the city skyline.
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Learn more about Lemon Hill Mansion.
Ormiston Mansion—2000 Reservoir Dr., 19121.
A wealthy Scottish merchant built the mansion in 1798. The Royal Heritage Society of the Delaware Valley maintains the house. Ormiston is an example of Georgian architecture. The third-floor dormer windows open to a magnificent view of the river.
The Ormiston Mansion is open December 6-8, 2024, December 12-15, 2024, December 19-22, 2024.
Learn more about Ormiston Mansion.
Laurel Hill Mansion—3487 Edgley Drive, 19131.
Laurel Hill is one of the most visible houses situated along the Schuylkill River. The view of the river from the back porch is beautiful.
The Laurel Hill Mansion is open Thursday to Sunday, December 5 through December 29, 2024. Tea is served on the weekends.
Learn more about Laurel Hill Mansion.
Woodford Mansion—2300 N 33rd St., 19132.
William Coleman, a trusted confidant to Benjamin Franklin, built Woodford in 1756. Since 1927, Naomi Wood’s unique collection of colonial objects has been displayed here.
The Woodford Mansion is open Wednesday to Sunday, December 4, through December 29, 2024. The historic house is closed December 25, 2024 for Christmas Day.
Learn more about Woodford Mansion.
Historic Strawberry Mansion—2450 Strawberry Mansion Dr., 19132.
Historic Strawberry Mansion is the largest of the Fairmount Park Historic Houses. Handcrafted and manufactured ornaments and decorations will adorn the mansion for the holidays.
The Historic Strawberry Mansion is open Thursday to Sunday, December 5 through December 22, 2024. On December 14, December 15, and December 22, hot tea and cookies served to all.
Learn more about Strawberry Mansion.
PLEASE NOTE: Trolley and Bus Tours are not available this year. The East Fairmount Park Houses are all within a short driving and or biking distance of each other. (Woodford and Historic Strawberry Mansion are across the street from each other. You can park at one and walk to the other. Lemon Hill is a 10 minute drive from the others).
