Caleb Pusey House

Little-​known cultural gem in Delaware County! I believe when we took the tour they said this is the oldest structure still standing in Delco!
First, yes, this is kind of out of the way of more obvious places, and is on some «back roads» for those not familiar with that part of Delco («back roads» as in winding through the residential parts of Brookhaven/​Upland, not as in some rural route). You will literally have to drive through a neighborhood of newer homes in order to get to Race Street, where the remainder of the plantation is located. But it’s easy enough to get to, with «Pusey Plantation» signs pointing the way when you are close, and definitely worth the trip. The address says Brookhavem but it really seems like it is in Upland, FYI. The location is kind of behind some project housing, which is so bizarre given the fact that this used to be a homestead on a 100-​acre farm. But don’t think you are in the wrong place, just keep going until you see it around the corner. The heavily constructed area will open up to a small park and the old home. It’s a little oasis in the middle of sprawl and creeping citification.
The tour (offered May — Oct), is really intimate in the tiny house, and the antiques and period items are very cool to see up close. The guide was personable, and very friendly about asking questions and showing her love of local culture and the history of the home. They host a fall festival which is great for kids (as is the tour, which they adjust for kids’ interest levels).
Here is info from their website:
«Built in 1683 and occupied by Caleb Pusey, this is the only building still standing which can claim documented association with the Proprietor, William Penn, and which he is known to have visited on several occasions. This unique English Vernacular house stands beside Race Street, the small road once paralleling the millrace that brought water from Chester Creek to power the mills.»
We love visiting because it’s really close to LaSpada’s (Parkside, PA), who makes our favorite hoagies!