Experience 18th and 19th century history through the events and lives of people associated with Belmont Mansion in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA. Our house museum is dedicated to colonial history and the 19th century network of people and places known as the "underground railroad."
Built in the early eighteenth century, the Mansion is one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in the United States. The Belmont Mansion property became part of Fairmount Park in 1869, and is now an underground railroad museum open to the public for tours.
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Belmont Mansion Addition
Two year project is finally complete 
at Belmont Mansion with the building of the state-of-the-art Cornelia Wells Conference Center in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park.
West Park Arts Fest Belmont Mansion is partnering with Friends Across Cultures for a fabulous art-filled day for the whole family. Live music, spoken word, dance, children's pavilion, comedy, art making, aerial acrobatics, science, film, workshops, youth chess, poetry slam, taping of Dancin' on Air, arts & craft vendors, and more! www.westparkcultural.org. 11am–5pm, June 9th. 40th and Parkside Ave. Philadelphia, PA. More information: 215-473-7810,
Paul Robeson: One Man Show Celebrate Juneteenth and Father's Day at the Historic Belmont Mansion with Stogie Kenyatta's "The World is my Home—The Life of Paul Robeson." 
Join this wonderful celebration of history, culture, and life as you learn more about theexceptional life of Paul Robeson. Free will offering. Donations benefit the artist and theHistoric Belmont Mansion and Underground Railroad Museum. 3pm, Sunday, June 17th, 2012. For more information: 215-878-8844 or bthorn1653@aol.com.
Reenactors Available for Your Event The Belmont Mansion reenactors are now available to appear at your event. Contact Belmont Mansion to find out more >
Histories Learn about Cornelia Wells, and her life as a freed slave at Belmont Mansion.
Press Releases
President of American Women's Heritage Society To Receive Drum Major Award
Belmont Mansion To Be Featured On WHYY Channel 12 In Philadelphia
Belmont Mansion Awarded Major Preservation Resource
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Summer 2012 Newsletter (PDF file)
Quilt Share And Workshop (PDF file)
Fall 2008 Newsletter (PDF file)
Winter 2008 Newsletter (PDF file)
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