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 & Bringhurst House opens Saturday, July 11th at 12pm!

The site address is 5442 Germantown Avenue.

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

July 2009 Gazette
Newsletter highlighting park programs and other events in and around Independence National Historical Park

June 2009 - Gazette (3.41mb, .pdf file)

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During the Deshler-Morris House closure, feel free to learn more about and visit other Historic Germantown sites !

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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.