This week, meet Franklin's grandson Benjamin Franklin Bache who not only inherited Ben's fiery spirit but also his printing equipment, which he used to publish the Aurora newspaper, which got him in trouble with the government. We are proudly presenting a new series of graveside chats about lesser or unknown Revolutionary figures and topics. Each […]
This talk is a co-presentation with the Benjamin Franklin House in London, UK. Join us on the 269th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment for this transatlantic adventure. This talk is free but advanced registration is required. Click View Event Website below to reserve tickets.
Celebrate Pride Month by testing your knowledge with some Queer Quizzo! Grab a group of your "smartest" friends and come celebrate the warm weather on the roof of Christ Church Neighborhood House! Rain date: Friday, June 25, 7-9PM. Please note that our roof is not wheelchair accessible. Tickets are $20 - $35. Click View Event Website below to […]
Join the Second Sunday Walking Tour as we meet for a special Women's History Month tour honoring America's Founding Mothers. Admission - $5 per person (children 12 and under may attend for free.) You may remember America's Founding Father's - but what about the wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters of those revolutionary heroes? Join Christ […]
This Second Sunday Walking tour will run for about 45 minutes. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress warmly! We will meet in the Tower Room of Christ Church at 20 N. American St. at 11:15am. Our walk will take us to the Burial Ground at 5th and Arch. Tickets are $10. For more information and […]
Philadelphia celebrates The International Day of Monuments and Sites on Monday, April 18th, but Christ Church will observe this celebration on April 16th from 2pm-5pm. Christ Church is closed to the public on Mondays. The Burial Ground at 5th and Arch St. is open 7 days a week from 11am-5pm. Donate what you wish for […]