Rose S.
9/23/2025
Time travel back to the early 1700's Colonial times! Elfreths Alley is a must see for all those History lovers out there. Beautiful street/alley filled with history. Walking down this alley you...
Elfreths Alley Museum
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126 Elfreths Aly
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Elfreth's Alley Museum, located in Old City Philadelphia, preserves one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in the United States. Established in 1703, the museum showcases early American architecture and the lives of artisans and laborers who shaped the area, featuring structures built between 1720 and 1836.
Run by the Elfreth's Alley Association, founded in 1934, the museum highlights the alley's rich history and has emerged as a vital part of Philadelphia's cultural landscape. Drawing over 300,000 visitors annually, it serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of the community and its historical significance.
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Dawn C.
8/26/2023
Stop here for a quick step back in history! It only takes about 10 minutes to explore this spot but it's SO COOL to walk where our country's forefathers walked. People still live here so don't...
Tawna S.
6/24/2024
Very cool alley to explore. Nice to see the homeowners are so proud of their street. The gift shop was free to enter and showed a small portion of the interior of the home and a back garden. Next...
Crystal P.
2/11/2024
This was awesome to see. Not sure where one parks but we just put our car in probably some not supposed to park location and we were only here 10 minutes at the most lol. Waze funny enough was...
Brittany S.
1/14/2016
One of the most photogenic experiences during our time in Philly. Thanks to Yelp, it wasn't a part of our original itinerary but popped up when we landed in town. What to expect? America's oldest...
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