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

08/25/2026

You’re invited 🌿🥂 Spend a September evening with us in the garden at historic Christ Church!

Join us on September 22 for An Evening in the Garden, a special benefit for Christ Church Preservation Trust featuring a conversation with New York Times bestselling author *Stephen Fried*, followed by cocktails, live music from At Whit’s End, a silent auction, sweet treats from The Bent Spoon, and more.

Come for the history. Stay for the cocktails. Help us preserve this extraordinary place for generations to come.

September 22 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Christ Church, Philadelphia

Register by Sept. 13. https://christ-church-garden-benefit.eventbrite.com/

This week's vendors! See you at the Farmers Market today from 3-6pm.
08/19/2026

This week's vendors! See you at the Farmers Market today from 3-6pm.

History is better with a beer in hand. 🍺Join us for Brew ’n History at Christ Church Burial Ground, an evening tour expl...
08/14/2026

History is better with a beer in hand. 🍺

Join us for Brew ’n History at Christ Church Burial Ground, an evening tour exploring colonial brewing, tavern culture, and the role a good drink played in early American life.

From Benjamin Franklin to a famous Philadelphia tavern keeper, you’ll visit the graves of Revolutionary-era figures and discover how 18th-century drinking culture fueled political debate, social life, and maybe a few revolutionary ideas.

Along the way, five stops will feature local craft beer samples specially paired with the people and stories you’re hearing at their gravesides.

🍻 Come raise a glass to Philadelphia history at Christ Church Burial Ground! October 2, 3, and 4.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brew-n-history-tour-autumn-edition-tickets-1996704158889?aff=oddtdtcreator

Spend a September evening at one of Philadelphia’s most historic places, with great conversation, cocktails, music, and ...
08/13/2026

Spend a September evening at one of Philadelphia’s most historic places, with great conversation, cocktails, music, and a little after-hours fun.

Join Christ Church Preservation Trust on September 22 for An Evening in the Garden, a special night featuring award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Stephen Fried, author of Rush: Revolution, Madness, and Benjamin Rush, the Visionary Doctor Who Became a Founding Father.

The evening begins inside historic Christ Church with a lively conversation with Fried, whose acclaimed work brings the fascinating, complicated people of early America to life.

Then, head into the garden for cocktails, music, a silent auction, and an evening of mingling beneath the September sky.

Your $125 ticket includes the full evening’s festivities, while supporting the preservation of the historic Christ Church campus and collections and helping make future public programs possible.

Come for the history. Stay for the cocktails. Spend a beautiful evening with us in the garden.

Please register by September 13: https://christ-church-garden-benefit.eventbrite.com

08/12/2026

Casual artifacts you find wandering Neighborhood House! Stop by the Christ Church campus for tours any day of the week.

How far back can you trace your family tree?Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve hit a genealogy “brick wall” y...
08/12/2026

How far back can you trace your family tree?

Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve hit a genealogy “brick wall” you can’t seem to break through, Discover Your Roots will give you practical tools to dig deeper into your family history.

Join Historic St. George’s Museum & Archives, Christ Church Preservation Trust, and the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania for an afternoon of hands-on genealogy exploration.

📅 Saturday, August 22 | 1–4 PM
📍 Historic St. George’s, 235 N. 4th St.
🎟️ $25 per person | Limited tickets

Your next family discovery could be waiting in the archives. Register at hsgmuseum.org/roots.

In the late summer of 1793, yellow fever swept through Philadelphia, killing thousands and bringing the nation’s capital...
08/11/2026

In the late summer of 1793, yellow fever swept through Philadelphia, killing thousands and bringing the nation’s capital to a crisis point.

Some of the people who lived, died, cared for the sick, and confronted the epidemic are buried right here at Christ Church Burial Ground.

Join us for the Yellow Fever Tour and uncover their stories while exploring the fear, medicine, heroism, and heartbreak of one of the darkest chapters in Philadelphia history.

🎟️ Get your tickets and join us at Christ Church Burial Ground Fridays in September.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yellow-fever-tour-tickets-1996733513690?aff=oddtdtcreator

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20 N American Street
Philadelphia, PA
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