Stories That Carry Freedom Forward
Preserving the past, shaping the present—see what others are saying about us.
The Johnson House Historic Site continues to inspire conversations locally and nationally. This page serves as both a resource for journalists seeking press materials and a showcase of media coverage highlighting our role in preserving history, advancing education, and strengthening community. Explore recent features, press releases, and stories that keep the legacy of the Johnson House alive.
📺 In the News
- 6ABC: Johnson House Historic Site Executive Director shares abolitionist movement history (June 12, 2025) – Interview with Cornelia Swinson about the site’s history and current programming. (Link)
- CBS Philadelphia: Historic house in Philadelphia’s Germantown section celebrates Juneteenth with Art for Justice exhibit (June 19, 2024) – Covers the “Art for Justice” exhibit at Johnson House, connecting Juneteenth programming with the site’s legacy of social justice. (Link)
- CBS Philadelphia: Black History Month Special (Feb 23, 2023) (Link)
- Philly Tribune: $1M Grant for Germantown Improvements (Feb 12, 2021) (Link)
- 6ABC: Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery (Feb 4, 2021) (Link)
- Inquirer: Black History Month Walking Tour (Feb 1, 2021) (Link)
- PYM: Quaker House – Johnson House (Jan 14, 2021) (Link)
🎤 Interviews & Features
- Visit JHHS with Tarik “Black Thought” Trotter (Jun 18, 2021) (Link)
- History.com: One of the Earliest US Car Companies (May 12, 2021) (Link)
- Smithsonian: Story of the “Wanderer” Slave Ship (May 11, 2021) (Link)
- Hidden City Philadelphia: Imagining a Route to Freedom (Feb 25, 2021) (Link)
- The Novel Tourist: Visiting the Johnson House (Feb 18, 2019) (Link)
- VisitPhilly.com: Germantown’s vital stop on the Underground Railroad – A feature highlighting Johnson House’s history, architecture, and significance along the Underground Railroad. (Link)
📚 Articles & Essays
📢 Press Releases
- Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival returns with State of Black Women Forum (Jun 17, 2017) (Link)
🌐 Other Relevant Mentions / Institutional Listings
- Battlefields.org: The Johnson House Historic Site – Places JHHS in the context of Civil War and heritage site tourism. (Link)
- National Park Service / NPGallery: Johnson House Registration Form – Offers historical and architectural documentation for the site (suitable for archival or academic reference). (Link)
🎥 Video Library
Press & Media Kit
Downloads
📄 Fact Sheet (PDF) – Key dates, mission, visitor info, and programming overview.
📚 Quick History (PDF) – Background on the Johnson family, the Underground Railroad, and the house’s role in freedom movements.
Press Contact
Cornelia Swinson
Executive Director
📧 [email protected]
📞 (215) 438-1768