Historic Christ Church and Burial Ground

Historic Christ Church and Burial Ground Official account of Historic Christ Church Philadelphia and Christ Church Burial Ground. Hours available on our website.

Come visit Christ Church to see:
• Where George Washington and Ben Franklin sat for services
• The baptismal font where Pennsylvania Founder, William Penn, was baptized
• An original King William III Coat of Arms, damaged during the Revolutionary War
• A steeple that made Christ Church the tallest structure in North America for 56 years
• And so much more

Then visit the Burial Ground to see the g

raves of:
• Benjamin Franklin
• 4 other signers of the Declaration of Independence (Francis Hopkinson, Dr. Benjamin Rush, Joseph Hewes, and George Ross)
• 10 Mayors of Philadelphia
• Early Naval and Medical Heroes
• Charles Mason of the Mason-Dixon Line
• and 4,000 others! Official visitor account of historic Christ Church Philadelphia (2nd & Church Streets) and Christ Church Burial Ground (5th & Arch Streets). Admission:
$10 Adult guided tour
$5 Youth (5-12 years) guided tour
$5 Adult self-guided tour
$2 Youth (5-12 years) self-guided tour
$1 Map
• Additional packages (including dual admission) available on-site
• We offer special rates for groups

Critter if the week! Stop by Christ Church Burial Ground any day from 11am - 5pm and check out all the adorable wildlife...
06/14/2026

Critter if the week! Stop by Christ Church Burial Ground any day from 11am - 5pm and check out all the adorable wildlife among the graves.

Step into the world of colonial printing with Common Press at the University of Pennsylvania! 🖨️On August 2, join us at ...
06/12/2026

Step into the world of colonial printing with Common Press at the University of Pennsylvania! 🖨️

On August 2, join us at the gravesite of John Dunlap, printer of the first Declaration of Independence broadside, for a hands-on printing experience. Create your own custom typographic souvenir using a portable press and celebrate the craft that helped shape a nation.

🎟️ Printing spots are limited to just 24 participants and advance registration is required. Secure your timeslot before they’re gone!

https://printtherevoultion.eventbrite.com

Visit Christ Church Burial Ground any day from 11am - 5pm! You just might see our Director of Education and Preservation...
06/11/2026

Visit Christ Church Burial Ground any day from 11am - 5pm! You just might see our Director of Education and Preservation, Matt Havens!

06/10/2026

Zack Biro on CBS Philadelphia walking you through our free exhibit in Christ Church Neighborhood House! Stop by any day from 11am - 3pm.

Zack Biro on CBS Philadelphia walking you through our free exhibit in Christ Church Neighborhood House! Stop by any day ...
06/10/2026

Zack Biro on CBS Philadelphia walking you through our free exhibit in Christ Church Neighborhood House! Stop by any day from 11am - 3pm.

A special exhibit for America's 250th anniversary at Christ Church ...

See you at the market today from 3-6pm!
06/10/2026

See you at the market today from 3-6pm!

06/09/2026

Was America founded as a Christian nation?

It's a question that has sparked debate for generations, and one that remains deeply relevant today.

Join acclaimed historian and author John Fea for an engaging conversation exploring the role of religion in America's founding, the complexities of the Revolutionary era, and the myths and realities that continue to shape our understanding of the past.

📅 June 22 at 7:00 PM
📍 Christ Church Sanctuary
🎟 Free and open to the public

06/09/2026

Check out this trailer for In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America Episode 4! Join us for the free screening of the episode on June 16 at Christ Church Neighborhood House.

Dr. Benjamin Rush helped shape the nation AND modern medicine. Known as the “Father of American Psychiatry,” he was a ph...
06/07/2026

Dr. Benjamin Rush helped shape the nation AND modern medicine. Known as the “Father of American Psychiatry,” he was a physician, educator, reformer, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Meet the man behind the medicine on the Who’s Your Daddy? Our Founding Fathers Tour at Christ Church Burial Ground, Fridays in June at 5 PM. Tickets: https://whosyourdaddy2026.eventbrite.com

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Philadelphia, PA
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