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Grumblethorpe

Jul 18, 2026 — by admin

Grumblethorpe was built for the Wister family and is part of Germantown's historic house landscape. Its stone architecture, family history and garden programs connect the property with several generations of Philadelphia life.

Plan your visit

Use PhilaLandmarks' current visiting information to plan a house or garden experience. Combine the stop with other Germantown sites, but check each property's arrangements separately because historic houses do not all share the same tour schedule.

Official Grumblethorpe website and visitor information

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