Philadelphia’s Powel House, the place General Washington danced.
: Destinations : Written by Troy Broussard : 12-14-2024
The Powel House on Society Hill near the Delaware River is considered one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the United States. Built in 1765, it stands witness to over 250-years of history as a center for political elites. “The place General Washington danced” is the rallying cry that kept the Powel House from demolition. I am traveling with my companion Angel. I drag him around to this kind of cultural landmark when I can, even if I must prop him up with a stiff drink. During the American Revolution, Samuel and Elizabeth Powel were known to be …continue reading