Laurel Hill Mansion



Laurel Hill Mansion is closed for the season and will open spring 2025
Women's History Month banner

March 30, 2025
Women's History Month Event at Laurel Hill Mansion
Free and open to the public
More information and registration visual link to more information about hWomen for Greater Philadelphia's March 30, 2025 Women's History Monthe event at historic Laurel Hill Mansion

While Laurel Hill Mansion is closed for the season the stewards of Laurel Hill Mansion, Women for Greater Philadelphia (WFGP) are busy planning future events and programs.

The members of
WFGP are planning a Women's History Month event for March 30, 2025. Plein Air and Chess events will take place April through October. Also in 2025, WFGP will also be hosting a spring tea, summer concerts, and a fundraiser featuring colonial style beers. In addition, we are working on events and programs for 2026, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Want to be involved? WFGP welcomes your ideas and help with our events and programs. Although we encourage membership, it is not necessary for participation. Or maybe you are just interested in receiving announcements. Email events@laurelhillmansion.org to let us know how you would like to be involved and to receive our news.

Women for Greater Philadelphia
Programs and Events for 2026, America 250

Image of Laurel Hill Mansion from a vintage postcard

Join the stewards of Laurel Hill Mansion, Women for Greater Philadelphia or learn more our organization at www.wfgp.org. Link to the stewards of Laurel Hill Mansion, Women for Greater Philadelphia, website where a very special membership price is being offered




Visit our Events page

Photograph of three young women in period costume greeting visitors at Laurel Hill Mansion

During the season tours of Laurel Hill Mansion are given Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
The last tour begins at 3 p.m.

We hope you will join us for events, programs, and informative tours when the house reopens in the spring of 2025.



Admission to Laurel Hill Mansion is $5.00.
Free admission for children under 12.
Guided tours are included with admission.
These informative tours provide the opportunity to learn about the rich history of Philadelphia and this historic house.

Admission is free for members of Women For Greater Philadelphia (WFGP).
Become a member of WFGP.


WHYY members who purchase one admission will receive the second one free.

Laurel Hill Mansion is a Blue Star Museum.  Active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families are welcome free of charge from Memorial Day through Labor Day.


A colonial flag waves in the breeze outside Laurel Hill Mansion.

Laurel Hill Mansion
3487 Edgley Drive
East Fairmount Park
Philadelphia PA 19121
215 235-1776
visit@laurelhillmansion.org

Link to directions and map


Social Media

A link to Laurel Hill Mansion on Facebook

A link to Laurel Hill Mansion on Instigram

Support the preservation of Laurel Hill Mansion and the programs of the stewards of Laurel Hill Mansion. Link to the volunteer and donation page for Laurel Hill Mansion and the stewards of Laurel Hill Mansion Women for Greater Philadelphia


Visit the Laurel Hill Mansion Calendar of Events Visual link to the Laurel Hill Mansion calendar of events

Annual Events


Women's History Month Event


The Annual Spring Tea

Golden Tea Pot symbolizing the Laurel Hill Mansion annual spring tea

In Summer

Concerts by Candlelight returns June 16, 2024

The pianoforte at Laurel Hill Mansion

Late Spring, Summer and Fall
Plein Air Painting

Artist Days at Laurel Hill Mansion
Be inspired by Laurel Hill Mansion, the grounds and river view.

View of the gazebo and garden at Laurel Hill Mansion

Late Spring, Summer and Fall
Chess

Information about Chess on the grounds of Laurel Hill Mansion and a historical tidbit too.

Photograph of a chessboard.  The grounds of Laurel Hill Mansion will be the site of Chess games
 

April through December
Informative Tours

Learn about Laurel Hill Mansion, it’s residents and their place in American History

 

Laurel Hill Mansion is equipped with a covid-19 mitigation system.

covid mitigation system certificate

To mitigate community spread of COVID-19 wearing a mask is also requested but not required.


Women for Greater Philadelphia
Office

510 Walnut Street, 16th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Mailing address
P O Box 793
Spring House, PA 19477

Visit our donation page to see how you can help.

Your donation will help the Women for Greater Philadelphia preserve Laurel Hill Mansion and support our educational and cultural programs.Link to the Laurel Hill Mansion donation page where supporters can donate to or volunteer


THE MISSION

Women for Greater Philadelphia, Inc.is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation of volunteers. The goals of the corporation are to promote and enhance the historical, philosophical, educational and cultural value of Greater Philadelphia and to maintain and preserve Laurel Hill Mansion.

Become a member of Woman for Greater Philadelphia