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President George Washington sought refuge here from the 1793 yellow fever epidemic. The following summer, the president returned with his family to enjoy the cooler Germantown countryside. The site offers a glimpse into the daily life of the First Family and household, including enslaved Africans.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States
