Physick House

Kara Christiansen

a year ago

Very interesting and informative tour! Impressive collection of period furniture and art. My tour guide Barbara was fantastic and very knowledgeable. It's like walking into history.

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Dakota DiMattio

2 years ago

We hosted a small spring wedding (40 people) at Hill-Physick House and absolutely loved it. Megan was great to work with and very accommodating for last minute changes. The garden was in full bloom by late May and complemented our floral choices perfectly. The interior of the home is also quite photogenic and we were able to take some phenomenal photos in the space.

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Barb Hauck-Mah (barbhmphilly)

3 years ago

Highly recommended if you enjoy exploring haunted, historic landmarks, or are looking for a unique rental venue. Hill-Physick House, the last free-standing Federal style house in Philly, was home to Philip Syng Physick, "the father of American surgery". Our Philly Ghost Tour guide confided that caretakers have seen a somber, cloaked woman on the first floor. She is believed to be the ghost of Physick's estranged wife Elizabeth Emlen (see portrait).Other unsettled spirits sensed may be from corpses Physick brought to his home for autopsy research. A house tour includes a visit to the 2nd floor room where Physick performed breast cancer surgery on Dolley Madison. There are detailed medical instrument exhibits and a nearby chair (for those feeling faint). The beautifully preserved building is available for weddings and other events.

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Nikola

3 months ago

Incredible experience. Our guide was fantastic, very polite, a true gentleman. We learned a lot during our visit.

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Lou Fegans

3 years ago

Duration: 40min Cost: $8 One of the largest remaining federalist homes Philadelphia. Maintained as an event space and museum with tours on the hour 11-3. Worthwhile tour when you're in the area and a nice change from other sites in philadelphia.

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