Graeme Park

Graeme Park is an 18th-century Georgian-style house set on 42 acres of land with several original colonial-era buildings on the grounds. The main residence displays characteristic architectural features of that period through its carefully crafted details and balanced proportions.

The house was built in 1722 by Sir William Keith, a Pennsylvania Governor, and remains the only surviving residence built by a Colonial Pennsylvania Governor. The property gained importance during the Revolutionary War as the site of key historical developments.

The property served as a gathering place for educated colonists and independence advocates from different professions during the Revolutionary War. Visitors can walk through the rooms where these people met and exchanged ideas.

The house opens only on certain days of the week and sits in a rural location outside the city. Plan to wear comfortable walking shoes since the grounds require some walking to explore and view the period buildings.

The interior of the house retains its original furnishings from the late 18th century, allowing visitors to see how people actually lived during that time. These unmodified rooms provide a rare window into daily colonial life.