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

Spend an evening with New York Times bestselling author Stephen Fried at historic Christ Church. 📚Our September 22 benef...
09/06/2026

Spend an evening with New York Times bestselling author Stephen Fried at historic Christ Church. 📚
Our September 22 benefit begins with a special conversation with the award-winning journalist and author of Rush: Revolution, Madness, and Benjamin Rush, the Visionary Doctor Who Became a Founding Father.
Then, we’ll head into the garden for cocktails, live music, a silent auction, and an evening together in support of Christ Church Preservation Trust.
🌿 An Evening in the Garden
📅 September 22 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Register by Sept. 13:
https://christ-church-garden-benefit.eventbrite.com

History hits a little differently when you’re standing among the people who lived it.Starting TONIGHT, join us at Christ...
09/04/2026

History hits a little differently when you’re standing among the people who lived it.

Starting TONIGHT, join us at Christ Church Burial Ground for a guided tour exploring Philadelphia’s devastating 1793 yellow fever epidemic.

Among the headstones, discover stories of victims, physicians, caregivers, and Philadelphians caught in a crisis that transformed the city.

Yellow Fever Tour
Fridays in September | 5 PM
Christ Church Burial Ground, 340 N. 5th Street

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

Consider this your invitation to drinks in the garden. 🥂🌿Join us at historic Christ Church on September 22 for An Evenin...
09/03/2026

Consider this your invitation to drinks in the garden. 🥂🌿
Join us at historic Christ Church on September 22 for An Evening in the Garden, a festive benefit filled with conversation, cocktails, live music, delicious bites, a silent auction, and plenty of time to enjoy the grounds after hours.
We’ll begin with New York Times bestselling author Stephen Fried, then head outside for music from At Whit’s End and an evening in support of the preservation and public programming that keep Christ Church’s history alive.
📅 September 22 | 5:30–7:30 PM
🎟️ $125
Register by Sept. 13:
https://christ-church-garden-benefit.eventbrite.coms://christ-church-garden-benefit.eventbrite.com

Disease. Panic. A city in crisis.In 1793, yellow fever swept through Philadelphia, killing thousands and upending life i...
09/02/2026

Disease. Panic. A city in crisis.

In 1793, yellow fever swept through Philadelphia, killing thousands and upending life in the nation’s capital.

This month uncover the tragedy, medicine, fear, and extraordinary acts of courage that emerged from the epidemic on a guided tour through historic Christ Church Burial Ground.

Yellow Fever Tour
Fridays in September | 5 PM
Christ Church Burial Ground, 340 N. 5th Street

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

See you at the Farmers Market TODAY in front of Christ Church featuring these vendors.
09/02/2026

See you at the Farmers Market TODAY in front of Christ Church featuring these vendors.

Get a taste of history with the first ice cream recipe Thomas Jefferson brought back from Paris and was served at George...
09/01/2026

Get a taste of history with the first ice cream recipe Thomas Jefferson brought back from Paris and was served at George Washington's inaugural ball. Found in the DC archives and made by Bent Spoon.

Join us at historic Christ Church featuring New York Times bestselling author Stephen Fried, cocktails in the garden, live music from At Whit’s End, a silent auction, and, yes, some historically inspired dessert.

🌿 An Evening in the Garden
📅 Tuesday, September 22 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Christ Church, 20 N. American Street, Philadelphia
🎟️ Tickets: $125

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

What does the perfect September evening sound like? 🎶🌿At An Evening in the Garden, live music comes courtesy of At Whit’...
08/29/2026

What does the perfect September evening sound like? 🎶🌿
At An Evening in the Garden, live music comes courtesy of At Whit’s End, an acoustic trio blending Bluegrass, Swing, R&B, Americana, and original music.
Add cocktails, bites, a silent auction, and the beautiful grounds of historic Christ Church, and you’ve got a pretty good reason to spend a Tuesday evening with us.
🥂 September 22 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Christ Church
Register by Sept. 13:
https://christ-church-garden-benefit.eventbrite.com

Farmers Market at Christ Church: today from 3-6pmVendors include: Milk MoonCherry Grove FarmMediterranean DelicacyMt. Cr...
08/26/2026

Farmers Market at Christ Church: today from 3-6pm

Vendors include:
Milk Moon
Cherry Grove Farm
Mediterranean Delicacy
Mt. Crystal
Honey Brook Harvest Collective
Pickledude
Brandywine Valley Bread

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.

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20 N American Street
Philadelphia, PA
19106

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