Image of Laurel Hill Mansion from a vintage postcard
Visit Laurel Hill Mansion

Laurel Hill Mansion is a pre-revolutionary house built in 1767 at the behest of Rebecca Rawle, a young Quaker widow with three small children. Its fascinating history includes Loyalist, Patriots, and a French Ambassador among others.  Owned by the city of Philadelphia and operated by the non-profit Women for Greater Philadelphia the house is open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. The last tour begins at 3:00p.m. In addition to the tours Women for Greater Philadelphia host paid and unpaid events at Laurel Hill Mansion.

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.

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.

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

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

Up next at Laurel Hill Mansions

the grounds at LAurel Hill Mansion

Friday, May 30, 2025 from
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  come enjoy
Plein Air Painting at
Laurel Hill Mansion
Free
More information and registration here Link to register for plein air painting at Laurel Hill Mansion


Chess board and pieces

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Play Chess at Laurel Hill Mansion
Free
More information and registration here Visual link to information about playing chess at Laurel Hill Mansion

Saturday, June 28, 2025 Wawa Welcome America: Free Museum Day at East Fairmount Park Houses

At Laurel Hill Mansion we will playing lawn games and crafting.


Read about the 2025 Concert Season at Laurel Hill Mansion


Learn about becoming a member of the stewards of Laurel Hill Mansion, Women for Greater Philadelphia. Ling to information about joining Women for Greater Philadelphia

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

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

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