Elfreth's Alley Museum

We are delighted to partner with Indecorous Theatre Productions to present Shakespeare's hilarious comedy MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING for the 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival! Performances will take place in our beautiful museum garden September 6 - 22 at 6:00pm. Tickets will go on sale August 1. Mark your calendars!

Today at we have a special colonial sewing demonstration by volunteer Suzanne Dreitlin in our back garden courtyard! Stop by today between noon and 4pm!

To celebrate the , Elfreth's Alley Museum is proud to welcome two free musical performances on July 2 in our garden behind 124 and 126 Elfreth's Alley! We honor the rich history of the Jewish and Irish immigrants who lived on the alley with this music.

3:00pm - Dan Blacksberg's Freilachs Music (Klezmer)
4:00pm - Callahan, McComiskey and Kelly (Irish)

We’re joining Philadelphia’s Historic District to celebrate the first annual Red, White, & Blue To-Do!

On Tuesday, July 2nd, America's most historic square mile will host the Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade, musical performances, special extended hours at neighborhood museums and historic sites, restaurant specials, and so much more!

Visit https://bit.ly/4bQNiMV for more information about the day's festivities.

On Tuesday, June 25th, Elfreth's Alley will be participating in ! Our doors will be open to all from 12pm-4pm. Bring friends and family to explore two houses dating back to 1755, enjoy our beautiful hidden garden, and immerse yourself in 300 years of history on one beautiful street!

In honor of , we would like to share the story of Cuff Douglass, who lived at 117 Elfreth's Alley in 1779. In 1787, Cuff (sometimes “Cophy” or “Cuffee”) Douglas sat down with a Quaker named Thomas Stapler to tell his story. Douglas was a free tailor, seventy years old, and he recounted how, after four decades of enslavement, he had worked to purchase his own freedom and that of his wife and three children, including his older son, also called Cuff. Stapler also noted that for the previous seven years, Douglas’ father-in-law, who was blind, had been living under his roof. Stapler would send the remarkable, though brief, biography to the London Abolition Society. That Cuff Douglas was chosen for a testimonial suggests that he was one of the most prominent free Black Philadelphians of his time.

Celebrate by visiting Elfreth's Alley Museum! As you stroll down the alley, see how many different kinds of flags you can find!

📣 Elfreth’s Alley was recently named One of the Most Beautiful Streets in the World by Architectural Digest! In company with the Champs-Elysees and other grand avenues, our little street stands out as a picturesque example of American history. Read the full article by at the link in our bio 👆.

📣 Elfreth’s Alley was recently named One of the Most Beautiful Streets in the World by Architectural Digest! In company with the Champs-Elysees and other grand avenues, our little street stands out as a picturesque example of American history.

A Tiny Cobblestone Alley In Philadelphia Was Named One Of The Most Beautiful Streets In The World Elfreth's Alley was recently named one the most beautiful streets in the world due to its picturesque charm and historic architecture.

It’s almost Fete Day! Join the for the 90th celebration of Day: A Neighborhood Step back in time and peek into resident’s homes, complete a fun , and visit our museum gift shop for a souvenir of the celebration. Click here to purchase your tickets before they sell out: https://elfrethsalley.ticketleap.com/fete-day-2024/

Don’t miss Elfreth's Alley Day this Saturday! Experience 300 years of history with house tours, historic reenactors, and exceptional revelry! Where else will you get to experience an 18th century fife and drum as well as today’s young, local musicians performing in a drumline? Buy your ticket today and don’t miss this unique event! https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/elfrethsalley/fete-day-2024

Time is running out! Only one week until Day: A Neighborhood Fete! Get your tickets now and join the for the 90th celebration of this event. Step back in time and peek into resident’s homes, complete a fun , and visit our museum gift shop for a souvenir of the celebration. Click here to purchase your tickets before they sell out: https://elfrethsalley.ticketleap.com/fete-day-2024/

We’re Hiring!
The Elfreth’s Alley Association is looking to hire a MUSEUM GUEST SERVICES WEEKEND ASSOCIATE who will specialize in visitor and volunteer engagement. $16 per hour; 15-20 hours per week.
For more information: https://www.elfrethsalley.org/work-with-us

Only two weeks until Day: A Neighborhood Fete! Get your tickets now and join the for the 90th celebration of this event. Step back in time and peek into resident’s homes, complete a fun , and visit our museum gift shop for a souvenir of the celebration. Click here to purchase your tickets before they sell out: https://elfrethsalley.ticketleap.com/fete-day-2024/

Hey and ! Are you looking for an way for your children to learn more about in the 18th and 19th centuries? Join us on June 1st for Day: A Neighborhood Fete. Enjoy our free to discover even more on one of the oldest continually occupied streets in the nation.
Click here for more information: https://www.elfrethsalley.org/events/fete-day-2024

Have you always wanted to see inside the private homes of ? Your chance has come! Join us on June 1st for Day: A Neighborhood Fete. Current homes on the alley will be open to explore, reenactors will share stories of past residents, and museum volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions about one of the oldest continually occupied streets in the nation. Click here for more information:

2024 Fete Day on Elfreths Alley — Elfreth's Alley Museum Join us on June 1, 2024 for our annual summer open house, where residents of Elfreth's Alley open their opens to the public to show how 21st century life happens in 18th century homes! All proceeds benefit the non-profit Elfreths Alley Association to preserve the Alley and Museum.

Last Friday we had some very special guests at the museum: direct descendants of Jeremiah Elfreth came to visit the houses their ancestor built back in 1755!

Join us for on May 3rd to celebrate on ! Test your knowledge with our updated preservation scavenger hunt, learn about the work that has gone into preserving the Alley and Museum Houses, and say hello to our newest board members and staff! 🏠 ❤️💪🏻

Celebrate by paying a visit to and museum. Upload your favorite photos of the alley or Bladens Court with the hashtag for a chance of having your photo featured.

Spring is blooming on Elfreth’s Alley! We’re open today until 4pm, and every Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Noon to 4pm. Come visit!

We’re open until 8pm! Come join us for our opening day First Friday and view artwork from our archive and tour the museum house for free.

Elfreth’s Alley Museum opening day is Friday, April 5th! We’ll be open from Noon to 4pm and then again from 5:30-8pm to celebrate First Friday. Join us to tour the museum houses and view artwork from our archive.

Cheerful colours and handsome doorsteps on the Alley …

We are headed to this great event today. Stop by and say hello!

APT FIRST EVER JOB FAIR!!! Feb. 24th Spaces filling up fast!
https://phillyguides.org/event/apts-first-ever-job-fair/

Interested in volunteering at the Elfreth’s Alley Museum? Join us for our volunteer training sessions this winter as we get ready for the upcoming season.

Training will take place in person at the museum (126 Elfreth's Alley) and will go from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm on four Saturdays, February-April. At each of the sessions we will cover a unique topic about Elfreth's Alley, learn the ins and outs of volunteering at the museum, review the most common questions asked by guests, and get to know the Elfreth's Alley Board of Directors, staff, and volunteer team.

Learn more about volunteering and sign up for more info on our website -elfrethsalley.org/volunteer-with-us or register for our training sessions on Ticketleap. https://elfrethsalley.ticketleap.com

We can’t wait to work with you this season!

Elfreth's Alley Association Events

THIS SATURDAY! Join us for Deck the Alley on Sat, December 9th, from 2-6pm ET. During this historic annual fundraiser, residents of Elfreth’s Alley open their homes to the public and are joined by holiday carolers, a handbell choir, the Colonial Brewer mixing historic cocktails, a visit by Santa, and activities for kids! Tickets available here: https://elfrethsalley.ticketleap.com/deck-the-alley-2023/.

All proceeds go to support the Elfreth’s Alley Association and preserve this National Historic Landmark. Join us!

If you’ve been with us for awhile, you know what time it is…✨

If you’re new here, we welcome you, and are excited to introduce you to our beloved Philadelphia holiday tradition, Deck the Alley, Saturday, December 9th!

Hosted annually for decades, this seasonal open house is our biggest fundraiser here at the Alley Association, which allows us to operate our Museum Houses (we have three!), mount exhibits, produce programs, and engage with over 250,000+ visitors a year. Whew!

Come get a rare peek into the privately owned homes on the Alley while sipping cider, shopping in our gift shop, or singing a carol or two.

Tickets available at https://elfrethsalley.ticketleap.com/deck-the-alley-2023/. We hope to see you!

Wow. Just wow. Starting our week over here at the Alley with immense gratitude 💛 Thank you to the over 2,200+ (a record breaking day for us!) visitors who joined us for our third annual fall Makers Market fundraiser on Saturday.

We are so grateful that this idea, wrapped in the artisan legacy of 300+ years at the Alley, has become a signature event in not only our neighborhood, but our city!

Between vendor fees, gift shop sales, and donations we brought in nearly $3,500 on Saturday, all going directly to our Museum Houses, our preservation efforts, and education outreach. That’s a big deal for our small street.

We’ll see you back on the Alley next May for our spring market. Next up, Deck the Alley! Tis the season ✨

With gratitude,

The Elfreth’s Alley Board of Directors