This week, the story of our young nation as seen through the eyes and letters of founding father and physician Benjamin Rush and his wife Julia, including the time of the Revolutionary War and during the Yellow Fever plague. We are proudly presenting a new series of graveside chats about lesser or unknown Revolutionary figures and […]
Join us one block away from the site of Philadelphia's original 18th-century farmers market on High (now Market) Street -- the market that gave Market Street its name. The market is open every Wednesday 3-7 p.m., rain or shine, on Church Street between 2nd and American Streets until November 24.
Join us for an outdoor fundraiser supporting Christ Church Preservation Trust. Stroll through the grounds and delight in specialized tours, the musical stylings of Philadelphia-based wind ensemble - Revolution Winds, and snacks and refreshments from local merchants. Casual dress and comfortable footwear are encouraged as well as blankets/camping chairs to watch the concert. Masks or face coverings required. […]
Our annual Memorial Day service at the Burial Ground returns! We will once again gather to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country. We will gather to lay a wreath honoring the fallen soldiers buried in our hallowed grounds, followed by our traditional placing flags at the graves of patriots. Face masks or coverings […]
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 […]
Think you know the founding fathers? Find out by taking our historic cemetery tour! Our tour will reveal some very unique fathers found in the soil of our cemetery. A special quiz will test your attention and comprehension following the journey. The tour is approximately one hour. Tickets are $10. For more information and weather updates, please […]
Join the Rev. Palmer Hartl for a lively discussion of the lessons appointed for Sunday, with a particular focus on applying the lessons to real-life situations and current events. The weekly gathering is via Zoom, and the link is found in the weekly parish email. If you would like to be on the weekly email […]
Christ Church worships each Sunday at 10 a.m. in the church and on the Livestream. Details are regularly updated in the weekly parish email. If you would like to be on the email list, please contact Cecilia Wagner.
Tales of taverns and tavern owners and how beer still influences our city. Tour begins on Church Street at 2nd Street (in front of Christ Church) and ends at the Burial Ground. The tour is approximately two hours of walking around Old City. Tickets are $25. Click View Event Website below to purchase tickets.
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.
In honor of Father's Day we present a tour of the founding fathers' graves including a quiz about our founding fathers at the end of the tour with prizes. The tour is approximately one hour. Tickets are $10. Click View Event Website below to purchase 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 […]
This week, leading up to Independence Day learn the true stories of the life and times of the Signers of The Declaration of Independence buried here, including Benjamin Franklin, Joseph Hewes, George Ross, Francis Hopkinson, and Dr. Benjamin Rush. We are proudly presenting a new series of graveside chats about lesser or unknown Revolutionary figures and […]
Over the last 15 years Richard Homer, Senior Book Conservator at the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, and his colleagues have helped Christ Church halt the deterioration of our archives. The archives, stored in the church itself for more than two centuries, lived in conditions not ideal for the storage of paper. Pages working loose from […]