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Harriton House Secrets & Sheep | Philadelphia News
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Harriton House in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, shines as a historic gem with roots stretching back to 1704. Originally built by a Welsh settler and later owned by the Harrison family, the estate’s history is layered with enslaved labor, colonial politics, and even a personal desk once used by Charles Thompson—a Continental Congress secretary. The house also boasts a quirky twist: sheep whose ancestors may have traveled from Tunisia via connections to George Washington. With events like Declaration readings and deep historical storytelling…
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