Where history meets
community.
Gather in a place shaped by the pursuit of freedom. Explore celebrations, cultural experiences, and conversations that carry our shared history forward.
Jammin’ in the Garden is moving to May 2027
The 2026 concert has been postponed. A new date and event details will be announced. Thank you for your continued support of Johnson House Historic Site.
Our signature experiences
Three annual traditions connect our community to history, culture, and the important work ahead.
Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival
Honoring freedom, ancestral legacies, and the community through music, historic storytelling, and celebration.
2026 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
The Conductor’s Ball
A signature fundraising evening celebrating leaders who advance preservation, community, and justice.
2026 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Jammin’ in the Garden
Jazz, community, and shared purpose in the historic garden. Returning in May 2027; details forthcoming.
RESCHEDULED · MAY 2027
Featured programs
Explore fall community gatherings and historical programs. Only confirmed dates appear on the monthly calendar.
Community Is Magic
A fundraiser for Crossroads Women’s Center. Organized by Karen Smith & Friends and sponsored by Johnson House Historic Site. Music, spoken word, open mic, raffle, and food by Malelani Café. Proceeds support the Center’s fire recovery and its work to establish a new food-justice kitchen.
Location: Johnson House · 6306 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Libations + Liberation
An evening at the Johnson House with Morgan Lloyd.
Germantown Conscience in Action
Jennett Rowland Johnson and the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 — a dramatic presentation on abolitionist conviction and moral courage.
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