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SUMMARY:Remember the Ladies: After Hours Tour
DESCRIPTION:Uncover the stories of Philadelphia’s women trailblazers on an after-hours tour of the Burial Ground. \n\n\n\n\nStep into the untold stories of history’s hidden heroes. \nJoin us after hours for an intimate look at the lives and legacies of the remarkable women laid to rest at Christ Church Burial Ground. You’ll meet trailblazers like Julia Stockton Rush\, Sarah Franklin Bache—women whose courage and contributions helped shape Philadelphia and the nation. \nThrough these powerful stories of resilience and quiet revolution\, you’ll see the past from a fresh\, inspiring perspective. \nTours run every Friday evening in May. Come walk among legends.
URL:https://christchurchphila.org/event/remember-the-ladies-after-hours-tour/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Christ Church Burial Ground\, Arch St & N 5th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Events
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SUMMARY:New Exhibit Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit invites visitors to look beyond familiar Revolutionary icons and consider the human cost of independence: strained loyalties\, broken relationships\, and the challenge of maintaining community in a time of upheaval. Grand opening reception on Saturday\, May 28\, followed by a Speaker Series event with author Emily Sneff (When The Declaration of Independence Was News).\n\nThe American Revolution was not only fought on battlefields\, it was lived in the spaces where people gathered\, worshiped\, and struggled to remain whole.\n\nHours: 11am – 3pm dailyExhibit Preview: Now – May 28Grand Opening: May 28 at 5:30pm (with author Emily Sneff at 6:30pm)\n\nKey artifacts and documents from the period will be on display in cases in Neighborhood House and Christ Church\, complimented by a virtual exhibit. Some because of light sensitivity\, artifacts will rotate. Featured items include a Book of Common Prayer (1766) in which prayers to the Royal Family were crossed out in July 1776\, a fragment of the coat of arms of King George III and a blank page in the marriage register during the British occupation of the city in 1777-1778.
URL:https://christchurchphila.org/event/new-exhibit-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Christ Church Neighborhood House\, 20 N American Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture Events,Historic Events
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: When The Declaration of Independence Was News
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for an Evening with Author Emily Sneff. \n\n\n\n\nWe are honored to welcome historian and author\, Dr. Emily Sneff to historic Christ Church for a captivating presentation on her latest book\, When the Declaration of Independence Was News. \nAbout the Book\nPublished for the 250th anniversary of the United States\, When the Declaration of Independence Was News explores how the Declaration was communicated to people in the new nation and around the Atlantic world. Dr. Sneff reveals the stories of the many people involved in the process of declaring independence—from the printers who worked through the night and the soldiers who heard it read in camp\, to the diplomats who carried it overseas and the translators who shaped its message for a global audience. \nCopies of her book are available for purchase after the talk. \nA Special Focus on Christ Church\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Sneff will also delve into the specific impact of the Revolution on historic congregations. She will discuss how Anglican ministers\, including the first chaplain to Continental Congress\, Rev. Jacob Duché\, reacted to the Declaration and how the move toward independence fundamentally reshaped Anglican churches and the Book of Common Prayer. There is no better place to discuss this history than Christ Church\, a landmark that served as a spiritual and social hub for the very people Dr. Sneff writes about. \nIn addition to the lecture\, visitors are invited to explore our accompanying exhibit\, Fractured Symbols\, Traditions\, and Congregations. Through archival records and personal accounts\, this exhibit reveals how the Revolution divided worshippers and forced clergy to make impossible choices. Key artifacts on display include a fragment of King George III’s coat of arms and a Book of Common Prayer where prayers to the Royal Family were crossed out in July 1776. \nAbout the Author\nDr. Emily Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in History from William & Mary and serves as a consulting curator for exhibitions marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration at the Museum of the American Revolution and Historic Trappe.
URL:https://christchurchphila.org/event/speaker-series-when-the-declaration-of-independence-was-news/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, N 2nd St & Church St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Events
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for an Evening with Author John Fea. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us and author John Fea for a thought-provoking conversation exploring one of the most enduring and debated questions in American history: Was America founded as a Christian nation? \nDrawing from his book Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?: A Historical Introduction\, Fea examines the topic through a careful historical lens\, moving beyond modern political rhetoric to explore the complex realities of the nation’s founding. Rather than arguing for one side or the other\, Fea invites audiences to engage directly with the historical record\, offering a nuanced perspective grounded in primary sources and scholarship. \nThis free speaker series event will explore the intersections of religion\, democracy\, history\, and national identity\, while encouraging thoughtful dialogue about how we understand America’s past today. Dr. David Krueger of the Dialogue Institute at Temple University will facilitate the conversation. \nAbout the Author \nDr. Fea is a Distinguished Fellow at the Lumen Center and the author or editor of six books\, including Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump and Why Study History?: Reflecting on the Importance of the Past. His work has appeared in publications including The Atlantic\, The Washington Post\, Christianity Today\, and USA Today\, and he has appeared on CNN\, MSNBC\, NPR\, C-SPAN\, and NBC News.
URL:https://christchurchphila.org/event/speaker-series-was-america-founded-as-a-christian-nation/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, N 2nd St & Church St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Events,Historic Events
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SUMMARY:Echoes of Independence: Bells\, Organ\, and Revolution
DESCRIPTION:This Fourth of July\, experience the sound of history at Christ Church. \n\n\n\n\nIn this special concert and historical presentation\, the bells of Christ Church will ring out from the historic belfry in musical conversation with the church’s legendary 1702 bell displayed outside. Cast in the very same foundry as the Liberty Bell and predating it by more than 50 years\, the 1702 bell offers a rare connection to colonial Philadelphia and the earliest sounds of the city. \nThe event will also feature the magnificent pipe organ of Christ Church. Installed just eight years ago\, the instrument blends modern craftsmanship with the church’s centuries-old acoustic tradition\, filling the sanctuary with music. \nAlongside the performance\, guests will enjoy a fascinating historical talk exploring the story of the bells\, their role in the life of the church and city\, and the enduring power of sound in moments of revolution\, remembrance\, and celebration. \nCelebrate Independence Day surrounded by the sights\, sounds\, and stories of one of Philadelphia’s most historic landmarks.
URL:https://christchurchphila.org/event/echoes-of-independence-bells-organ-and-revolution/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, N 2nd St & Church St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture Events,Church Events,Historic Events
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SUMMARY:Print the Revolution: A Pop-Up Letterpress Workshop at Christ Church Burial
DESCRIPTION:Printing activity on August 2nd. Limited spots available. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us and Common Press at the University of Pennsylvania for a unique\, hands-on tribute to the man who gave the Declaration of Independence its first physical form. On Sunday\, August 2\, we are gathering at the historic gravesite of John Dunlap\, the official printer to the Continental Congress\, for a special typographic celebration. \nIn honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of Dunlap’s monumental “broadside” printing\, the Common Press will be onsite with two portable printing presses. \nWhether you’re a history buff\, a design enthusiast\, or just curious about the craft\, this is your chance to step back in time\, see demonstrations up close\, and honor a Philadelphia patriot at his final resting place. \nHow to Attend & Ticket Option:\n\nBurial Ground Admission & Printing Experience ($15): Includes general admission the burial ground\, PLUS a guaranteed hands-on spot at a portable press during your selected 15-minute window. You will work with a printer from the Common Press to operate the press and print your own custom typographic souvenir to take home.\nStrictly Limited: To ensure a high-quality\, unhurried experience\, only 24 printing spots are available (2 spots per 15-minute window). Please select your preferred time slot at checkout.\n\nImportant Logistics:\n\nArrive Early: Please arrive at the burial ground at least 5 minutes before your scheduled timeslot to check in.\nTiming: Because the presses run on a strict schedule (2 printers every 15 minutes)\, late arrivals cannot be accommodated and may forfeit their printing spot to standby guests on the grounds.
URL:https://christchurchphila.org/event/print-the-revolution-a-pop-up-letterpress-workshop-at-christ-church-burial/
LOCATION:Christ Church Burial Ground\, Arch St & N 5th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture Events,Historic Events
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