Cedar Grove Mansion

Cedar Grove Mansion is a country house in Fairmount Park built in the Federal style with grey stone walls, balanced proportions, and a symmetrical facade. The three-story structure contains multiple rooms arranged to reflect the living patterns of an affluent colonial family.

Elizabeth Coates Paschall built this rural retreat in 1748 as a family country estate. The Morris family who acquired the property later made additions and modifications over several generations.

The mansion shows how wealthy Philadelphia families lived in their country retreat, with rooms arranged to reflect their daily routines and social customs. Original furnishings and belongings of the Morris family offer insights into how residents used each space and entertained guests.

The mansion is located within the park and visitors can explore it through guided tours that take you through the different rooms and levels. Comfortable shoes are helpful since walking through the three floors and adjacent areas takes time.

The entire mansion was moved from its original location in Frankford to Fairmount Park between 1926 and 1928 to prevent demolition. This relocation of a fully furnished house was a complex engineering feat that preserved the building and its contents together.