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 Ben Franklin's Gravestone by emilienoelleLeave a Comment Address: Arch StreetDirections: Next to the Quaker Meeting House
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 Old Christ Church by VeronicaG
People like General George Washington, Robert Morris, Absalom Jones, Betsy Ross and Benjamin Rush worshiped here. Benjamin Franklin conceived a way of providing a steeple by the use of a lottery. Christ Church is known as "The Nation's Church" because so many of the Revolutionary leaders attended the services.
Christ Church was the first parish of the Church of England in Pennsylvania. It is also where the American Episcopal church was born. Costumed characters add a touch of realism to your visit!
There is a burial ground open to the public at another location. Hours are Mon.-Sat. 9am-5 pm; Sun. 12:30 pm-5 pm.
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 by frankcanfly
After that, new Brides in town would pass the gravesite and toss a penny. If it remained, there was additional good luck in store for the marriage.
Now anyone who walks by can try it. The catch is, you must throw it from outside the fence, while moving.......
I missed. But I don't need any more luck. ;-) Leave a Comment
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 Inside Christ Church. How
simple. How beautiful by spgood301
The creme de la creme of Philadelphia society worshipped at Christ Church. It's not ornate in the least; in fact, it's very simplicity is quite striking. It was founded in 1696 (though it's not the oldest church in Philadelphia).
Walking in and around Christ Church, you feel the history in all who have come here. Two signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried on its grounds. Christ Church was indeed an important place to be in 18th century Philadelphia.
Christ Church is, in fact, a working church first & a tourist destination second. Services are held on Wednesday and Sunday mornings, and are open to the public. They also hold weddings and baptisms. The church itself is open to the public daily. Volunteers are available to answer your questions - in fact, they're quite helpful and friendly.
It was an honor indeed to have been on these famous, sacred grounds. Leave a Comment
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 I just liked this one. by MatthewMetcalfe
As morbid as it sounds, I enjoyed visiting the Burial Grounds at Christ Church more than the church itself. They are located a couple of blocks west of the church. The Burial Grounds Serves as the final resting place for a literal who's who of Founders of the United States. There are seven signers of the Declaration of Independence buried here as well as 5 signers of the Constitution of the United States.
Benjamin Franklin is the most popular Grave site (covered with pennies left by visitors). Bainbridge, a proponent of a strong Navy and one of the founders is buried here also. Benjamin Rush, an important figure in American History and the Founder of American Psychology is also here. There is a small entrance fee to get in. I think it was $2.00 when I went in 2007. You'll get that back and then some when reading the different graves. Leave a Comment Directions: The Church is on Second Street just north of Market Street. To get to the Burial Grounds go up Second Street to Arch Street and head west a couple of blocks.Website: http://www.christchurchphila.org/
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 Franklin's plot by mrclay2000Leave a Comment Phone: (215) 922-1695Directions: NW corner of Arch & 5th Streets
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used to tower over Philly by spgood301,
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Our most beautiful one too, in one man's opinion. Leave a Comment
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