Mount Moriah Cemetery & Arboretum

06/11/2026

The four Gale sisters, Adeona, Hannah, Cecilia, and Ruth, were accomplished dancers and often described as handsome and talented, having toured the country to great acclaim before arriving in Philadelphia. Tragically, on September 14, 1861, while performing in a production of The Tempest at Philadelphia's Continental Theatre, a gas jet ignited a dancer's gauzy costume and the fire spread rapidly backstage, claiming the lives of all four sisters. The daughters of actor and balloonist George Burcher Gale, their lives and artistry are remembered today at Mount Moriah Cemetery (Section 36, Lot 77), where their gravestone bears the epitaph: "They lived, they loved, they perished, side by side."

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yew57yw6

06/11/2026

The very last son of a union veteran. Hard to believe there was one left, and he was a veteran too! Amazing. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family.

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of William Pool, the last surviving son of a Union Veteran, who died at the age of 101 on June 7, 2026, in Bolivar, Missouri. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Missouri extends its heartfelt condolences to his family during this time of sorrow.

06/08/2026

Next time you visit a cemetery, take a look around. You might be surprised at what you find. All kinds of wildlife can be found among the headstones.

Have you ever come across any animals while walking through Mount Moriah? Let us know in the comments and share photos if you have them!

📸 Ronnie C.

06/07/2026

Thank you to all who attended our restoration seminar today. Atlas Preservation gave great insight into our monuments and helped train on cleaning and raising fallen stones. Wonderful chance to meet others interested in historic preservation from all over the tri-state.

06/06/2026

Today, on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, we remember William Thomas McKnight, Jr., known to friends and family as Bill and "Mac" to his fellow paratroopers. A West Philadelphia native, Bill joined the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division, completed jump school at Fort Benning, and shipped out to England in late 1943 to prepare for the liberation of France. In the early hours of June 6th, 1944, he parachuted into Normandy, only to be killed in action just two days later. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Bill is interred at Mount Moriah (Section K, Range 7, Lot 3), one of the many World War II veterans whose service and sacrifice are honored within our grounds.

06/06/2026

If you're headed over for our preservation seminar this morning. We'll be on the Philly side in the Masonic circle. Enter at 6201 kingsessing avenue and bare to your left. https://www.facebook.com/share/19HGdWBzYJ/ . Weather forecast is lovely, be prepared for sun.

06/06/2026

Looking for something to do tomorrow? ☀🪦 Spend the day learning hands-on conservation techniques from Jonathan Appell, CEO of Atlas Preservation, and help restore the historic gravestones of Mount Moriah Cemetery! Attendees will leave with practical preservation skills and the knowledge to make a lasting impact in historic cemeteries and communities everywhere.

Check out our event page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/share/1R3Lh7Boko/

06/04/2026

Company is coming!

Our restoration seminar is Saturday, and we wanna knock your socks off! https://fb.me/e/8D0kjj0lE
Join us to learn about restoration and preservation - totally free!!!
Thank you John Schmehl for your work this morning!