Christ Church Burial Ground is one of America’s most interesting Colonial and Revolution-era graveyards, with 1,400 markers on two beautiful acres right in the heart of historic Philadelphia. The Burial Ground is the final resting place for some of our most prominent leaders including Benjamin Franklin and four other signers of the Declaration of Independence.
The Burial Ground is now open everyday, weather permitting. We will be presenting our new tour, Declaring Freedom: Slavery in Philadelphia, every hour on the hour. The last tour starts at 3 PM. Hours: Monday- Saturday 10 AM-4 PM, Sunday
12 PM-4 PM.
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History of Christ Church Burial Ground
In 1719, Christ Church purchased two acres of land "on the outskirts of town" as an additional burying ground for its growing congregation.
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Conservation & Restoration of the Burial Ground
Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust is helping us save centuries-old grave markers
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The Graves: Famous and Interesting People Buried Here
Benjamin Franklin and four other signers of the Declaration of Independence, early leaders and founders of Philadelphia and America are buried on these historic two acres.
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Map of Christ Church Burial Ground
Download and print a map [583K PDF] of the burial ground showing the grave sites of famous people.
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