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Location The Bishop White House is located at 309 Walnut Street, between 3rd and 4th Streets.
Hours and Fees Closed. The site is undergoing repairs to the building's utilities; there is no current timeline for reopening.
Ticketing When the site is open, timed entry tickets are required. Sign up for a tour at the Independence Visitor Center on the morning of your visit. Tours are limited to ten (10) people; tickets are limited in quantity, and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Exhibits The Bishop White House is the home of the Reverend Dr. William White, a beloved rector of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church for many years. The house has been restored to reflect the lifestyle of upper-class Philadelphians during the late 18th century. Many of the items in the house actually belonged to the Bishop, including the book he was reading right before he died in July 1836.
Accessibility The Bishop White House is wheelchair accessible on the first floor only. The house consists of narrow hallways and many steps. Learn more about the accessibility services offered throughout the park on our website.
Historical Information Check out the images below. Additional historical information is available on the park's website.
More to Explore Nearby Dolley Todd House Carpenters' Hall (owned and operated by the Carpenters' Company)
Photo Gallery Bishop White House7 Images The Bishop White House is the home of William White, a beloved rector of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church for many years. He was the first Episcopal Bishop of Pennsylvania, and lived in this house from the time it was built in 1787 until his death in 1836. Bishop White owned many of the items on display in the house. |
Last updated: August 12, 2022