RITTENHOUSETOWN

It all began when, in 1687, papermaker William Rittenhouse followed other Quaker and Mennonite families emigrating to the newly formed neighborhood of Germantown (founded in 1683). William partnered with Philadelphia's first printer, purchased a 20-acre plot of land along Paper Mill Run (a tributary of the Wissahickon Creek) and, with the help of his son Nicholas, built the first paper mill in British North America that otherwise could only be delivered from England. For the next 40 years, the Rittenhouse family were the only papermakers in America... Saturday May 25th 10am to 12N Welcome to the world of Book Binding! Join us for a hands-on experience where you'll learn the art of creating beautiful books from scratch. This in-person event will be held in our paper making studio at the

Also known as: Historic Rittenhouse Town

Primary location: Philadelphia United States