President's House in Philadelphia

Where Washington and Adams lived when Philadelphia was the national capital, from 1790-1800. Where Washington kept 9 enslaved, including Oney Judge and Hercules.

This house was the Executive Mansion of the United States from 1790 to 1800 during Philadelphia's tenure as the national capital. George Washington and John Adams each lived and worked here for most of their presidencies. The house stood one block north of Independence Hall.

The entrance to the new Liberty Bell Center is just 5 feet from the location where Washington housed several of his slaves.

Read more about the President's House on ushistory.org.

Washington's slave quarters are located just at the entrance to the Liberty Bell Center
While living in this house, Benedict Arnold began his treasonous correspondence with the Britsh
General Howe lived in this house during the occupation by the British in 1777.
Financier Robert Morris purchased the house in 1785. He rented the house to Washington and Adams.
A public bathroom occupied the site for 48 years, until recently Location: Market Street near 6th Street (Map)
Built: late 1760s

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