Thomas Massey House

The Thomas Massey House consists of a brick structure from 1696 and a stone addition from 1731, together forming a colonial-era dwelling. Both sections display typical building methods and craftsmanship from the late 1600s and early 1700s.

Thomas Massey arrived in 1683 as a bound servant and fought his way to freedom before acquiring land in 1696 and starting to build his house. The addition 35 years later shows how the family grew wealthier and expanded their living space.

The house shows how early Quakers lived and worked in Pennsylvania. The kitchen with its large open fireplace and clay oven tells you much about daily life in that period.

The house is located in Broomall and visible from outside, though it is better to get information beforehand for planned visits. The grounds are accessible on foot and the area offers parking near the location.

The garden around the house was reconstructed based on historical records and shows vegetable and herb varieties that colonists grew. These green spaces give visitors a sense of what a colonial farm site actually looked and functioned like.