The Powel House is a historic house museum located at 244 South 3rd Street, between Willings Alley and Spruce Street, in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built in 1765 in the Georgian style, and embellished by second owner Samuel Powel (1738–1793), it has been called "the finest Georgian row house in the city." As with other houses of this type, the exterior facade is understated and simple, but the interior was elaborately appointed.Plan to visit Powel House during your Philadelphia vacation using our convenient Philadelphia trip itinerary planning website.
Source
Powel House reviews
-
This was one door down from our wonderful apartment. The house is well restored, and well furnished. Well worth a stop.
This was one door down from our wonderful apartment. The house is well restored, and well furnished. Well worth a stop. more »
-
Small but exceptional home. Lots of events happened here. precolonial and colonial. The fore-fathers gathered and celebrated here. The house also served several functions throughout...
Small but exceptional home. Lots of events happened here. precolonial and colonial. The fore-fathers gathered and celebrated here. The house also served several functions throughout... more »
-
WOW! I went here for an event but this place is worth just a visit. Beautifully restored. George Washinton, Ben Franklin were all frequent guests back in the day and you know this was definitely the party place to be in the late 18th century. The Washingtons celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary at the home. Make sure you see the china Martha Washington gifted to Mrs. Powell.
-
Historic, beautifully preserved mansion in Society Hill built in 1765. It was home to Elizabeth and Mayor Samuel Powel, who hobnobbed with our nation's founders. I visited for a fundraising event, and the garden area was decorated with white lights for the occasion. It would be perfect for an intimate wedding or party. Most of the rooms are open and restored, plus a knowledgeable guide was provided to offer tours.
Plan your trip to Philadelphia
best routes and schedules
Popular things to do in Philadelphia
Side trips from Philadelphia
Museums in Philadelphia
Hidden gems in Philadelphia
Historic Sites in Philadelphia
Nearby attractions in Philadelphia
Trips in Powel House by other users
61 days in United States
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Nashville
Oklahoma City
Phoenix
40 days in New York City
BY A USER FROM PAKISTAN
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Central Park
Bow Bridge
61 days in United States
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Newport
Cincinnati
Louisville
60 days in New York City
BY A USER FROM INDIA
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Central Park
Belvedere Castle
31 days in New York City
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
Central Park
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
60 days in New York City
BY A USER FROM INDIA
New York City