Deshler Morris House (U.S. National Park Service)

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Deshler-Morris House

The oldest official presidential residence, the Germantown White House, (Deshler-Morris House) twice sheltered George Washington. In October 1793, he found refuge during the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia. Continuing the business of government, he held four cabinet meetings here. The next summer, it was a welcome retreat for him and his family near Philadelphia, the Federal Capital.

Deshler Morris House

PLEASE NOTE: The Deshler-Morris House is CLOSED until April 2009!

The site will reopen in early April, 2009. Your patience is appreciated.

For more information on the closure read the press release.

The Deshler-Morris House Passport Stamp is still available at the Independence Visitors Center, 6th & Market Streets.

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143 S. Third Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

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(215) 596-1748

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(215) 861-4950

Climate

Four distinct seasons with moderately cold winter and hot, humid summer. January average temperature, 33 degrees Fahrenheit; July average temperature, 75 degrees; average yearly rainfall, 41 inches; normal seasonal snowfall, 21 inches.