Celebrate Germantown 250 with an elegant journey through time.
Join Alison’s Tearoom for a curated tour followed by Afternoon Tea at some of Germantown’s most iconic historic homes.
Reserve your space at Alison’s Tearoom
German immigrant John Wister built this house in 1744 as a family country
home outside of Philadelphia. Constructed of local Wissahickon schist and
oak timbers hewn from Wister’s woods, the house is a prime example of
Germantown architecture of the period. The property included a farm,
gardens, and orchards with fruit trees to supplement John’s wine importing
business.
Tours begin at 10:00am and 11:00am and last about one hour, after
which guests can enjoy tea in the garden at picnic tables. In the event of
inclement weather, tea will be served inside the house. Restrooms are
available on the second floor of the home.
Two Tours – Limit 12 Guests Per Tour