Johnson House Historic Site (Underground Railroad)

Johnson House, located in the Germantown neighborhood, is a mid-19th-century brick rowhouse that operated as a station on the Underground Railroad, providing shelter and assistance to escaping enslaved people. The site is documented for its association with anti-slavery activity in Philadelphia and was preserved and interpreted as a museum and education center focused on the Underground Railroad and African American history. The Johnson House Historic Site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It presents exhibits, programs, and guided tours about its historical role.