Celebrate the Holidays

at Five Historic Houses in East Fairmount Park

 Seasonal decorations, historic interiors and special tea offerings welcome visitors this December. Five historic houses in East Fairmount Park invite visitors to celebrate the season with their annual holiday tours. Historic Strawberry Mansion, Laurel Hill Mansion, Lemon Hill Mansion, Ormiston Mansion and Woodford Mansion will welcome guests to explore their distinctive interiors, each decorated for the winter holidays.

An annual Philadelphia tradition, the tours offer an opportunity to discover an extraordinary collection of 18th- and early 19th-century homes dressed in holiday finery. Visitors can enjoy each house’s history, architecture and seasonal decorations, with special tea offerings at select locations.

Tea Time at the Mansions

  • Laurel Hill Mansion: Warm up with spiced tea on December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20. The holiday gift shop will be open during house hours.

  • Ormiston Mansion: Enjoy tea and cookies during your holiday visit.

  • Historic Strawberry Mansion: Enjoy tea in an elegant historic setting on December 12, 19 and 20 for an additional $5.

  • Woodford Mansion: Warm up with hot spiced cider and cookies every Saturday and Sunday Woodford is open during the Month of December.

2026 Holiday Tour Dates

All five houses are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on their listed dates. The last tour begins at 3:30 p.m.

  • Historic Strawberry Mansion: December 3–6, 10–13 and 17–20.

  • Laurel Hill Mansion: December 3–6, 10–13, 17–20, 24 and 26–27.

  • Lemon Hill Mansion: December 3–6, 10–13, 17–20 and 24, 26, 27.

  • Ormiston Mansion: December 4–6, 11–13 and 18–20.

  • Woodford Mansion: December 2–6, 9–13, 16–20, 23, 24, 26, 27 and December 30, January 2, 3, 2027.

Tickets and Visitor Information

Tour tickets are available at each house’s entrance. Payment options vary by location and may include cash, credit card, PayPal or Venmo. Lemon Hill Mansion currently accepts cash only.

For directions and links to each house’s website, visit parkcharms.org/holidays-in-the-park.

Accessibility

These historic houses are not wheelchair accessible. Guests with mobility needs are encouraged to contact accessibility coordinator Ava Locks at Ava.Locks@phila.gov before visiting to discuss available assistance or alternative accommodations.