We encourage you to visit the church and the burial ground to learn more about these historic sites.

Christ Church

Christ Church in the Age of Washington Tour- Woven into guided tours of "The Nation's Church" are stories  which highlight the personalities and events that occurred at Christ Church in the 1790s when Philadelphia was the nation's capital.  Visit the church attended by many of the founding fathers including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Absalom Jones. Guided tours last about 20 minutes and are given throughout the day. The church is open Monday-Saturday from 9 AM-5 PM;  Sunday from 1 PM-5 PM.  Free, donations accepted. Groups of 25 or more should make a reservation for a tour. If you plan on visiting the church for a tour on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9-11 AM, please call ahead. The church may be closed for an organ rehearsal.

Visit the Christ Church Gift Shop for a unique selection of gifts!

Christ Church
 
Interpretive Program-Christ Church presents Sarah's Story: Slavery in Philadelphia. You will hear stories about slavery and its connection to Christ Church. It  is an interpretive drama appropriate for all audiences featuring  "Sarah," a costumed interpreter who relates her daily life as an enslaved person in colonial Philadelphia,  "Mr. Edwards," who presents the view point of a slave owner, along with a guide who provides perspective and historical overview. The presentation is followed by a discussion.

Groups can make reservations for a private evening  presentation at Christ Church. For pricing and additional information, please contact Anne McLaughlin at amclaughlin@christchurchphila.org or 215-922-1695, ext.32.

For information about other historic sites in the Greater Philadelphia area that explore the legacy of enslaved people and their quest to be free visit www.questforfreedom.org.

Available in 2010! Sarah's Story DVD produced in conjunction with WHYY. An ideal tool to use for schools and adult education classes. 



Christ Church Burial Ground

The Christ Church Burial Ground is closed in January and February.

Join in the celebration honoring Benjamin Franklin on Friday, January 15, 2010.
    At 11 AM, a procession will form at the American Philosophical Society's Library, located at
105 S. 5th Street, and proceed to the Christ Church Burial Ground, corner of 5th and Arch Streets, where a wreath will be laid on Franklin's grave and tributes to Benjamin Franklin will be offered.