Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park Historic Homes – Bus Tour with Historic Annapolis

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Location: Bus departs from Maryland Hall, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis
Time: 8:00 am (EDT) - 7:00 am (EDT)

Cost: $145 per person for General Admission; $130 per person for HA Members, HA Volunteers, and Military

Website Link: Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park Historic Homes – Bus Tour with Historic Annapolis - Historic Annapolis

Join Historic Annapolis for a delightful day trip from Annapolis to Philadelphia and explore the rich history of Fairmount Park! This special excursion includes guided tours of three magnificent historic homes:
Strawberry MansionWoodford Mansion (1756-1758): An example of the early “summer retreats” that were built along the Schuylkill River during the 1700s and 1800s by affluent Americans.
Strawberry Mansion (1789): The largest of the Fairmount Park Historic Houses filled with antiques, fine art, and collectible treasures from the 1700’s and 1800’s.
Mount Pleasant (1762): One the grandest homes ever built along the Schuylkill River, once called “the most elegant seat in Pennsylvania”, this exclusive access tour is led by Alexandra Kirtley, the Curator of American Decorative Arts at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Your admission fee includes:

• Motorcoach transportation from Annapolis to Philadelphia
• Guided tours of all three historic homes
• Gourmet boxed lunch

Spaces are limited – reserve your spot today and experience a day filled with history, culture, and the beautiful homes in Fairmount Park!
Advance registration required; space is limited. Recommended for ages 16+. All participants must sign a liability waiver to attend the trip.