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July Advocacy Update: President's House Exhibits Replaced

Overnight on Tuesday, the National Park Service installed new interpretive exhibits at the President’s House Site on Independence Mall following a series of federal court rulings that cleared the way for the changes. The new displays replace exhibits that centered on the lives of the nine people President George Washington enslaved in Philadelphia with a broader narrative that historians argue minimizes the realities of slavery.

New Resource- Washington Square West Historic District: A Guide for Property Owners

This guide provides an overview of the Washington Square West Historic District and helps property owners understand historic preservation requirements and care for their historic properties.

Published with the Washington Square West Civic Association

August To-Do List

Explore preservation events around Philadelphia with our monthly To-Do List!