Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series: Chestnut Hill / Mt. Airy

Discover the history of Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy, from their colonial roots and connections to the Battle of Germantown to their transformation into thriving railroad suburbs known for distinctive stone architecture and tree-lined streets. Along the way, explore preserved cobblestone corridors, historic landmarks, and the neighborhoods’ enduring legacy of civic engagement, diversity, and community stewardship.

Cost: FREE, registration required.

Meeting Point: Independence Visitor Center (599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106).

GUESTS ARE NOT ABLE TO MEET THE TOUR GROUP WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND MUST MEET AT THE VISTIOR CENTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TOUR.

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. Check-in at the Visitor Center Information Desk when you arrive.

The tour within the neighborhood is approximately 90 minutes with additional time allotted for travel. Your tour will be led by a tour guide and a local tour host from the neighborhood.

Group Size: up to 35. Space is limited, please only reserve a space if you know you are able to attend. Space may be available for walk-up guests on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you are unable to attend your reserved tour, please cancel your Eventbrite reservation to allow others to enjoy the Jawnt.

Transportation to and from the neighborhood is provided via the Neighborhood Jawnts Bus.

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