Christ Church Preservation Trust

This month, step into the past at A Man Full of Trouble Tavern for an evening of drinks and discussion.Join us for Old City Untapped, a free gathering where history and hops come together! This month, step into the past at A Man Full of Trouble Tavern for an evening of drinks and discussion. This is a free event open to the public but please RSVP so we have an idea of how many to expect. The only way to guarantee a seat is to arrive early!Historical romance author Rose Lerner shares her research into Jewish social, legal, and political

Think you know the Founding Fathers? Prove it.

Think you know the Founding Fathers? Prove it.

Think you know the Founding Fathers? Prove it.

Think you know the Founding Fathers? Prove it.

Learn about prevalent diseases that swept the city and the often-primitive medical practices used to combat them.This guided tour through the historic Christ Church Burial Ground explores into the realities of life, death, and health in Colonial and Early America, exploring the interconnected themes of Madmen, Medicine, Death, and Disease. You will explore the resting places of multiple citizens and discover the stories of renowned medical pioneers who radically shaped early treatments for mulitple dieases and mental illness. The tour illuminates the era’s burial customs, the prevalent diseases that decimated city populations, and the often primitive, but foundational practices of

Intimate concert in the historic garden. Monthly artists. BYOB. Also, a short pre-show historical tour.Enjoy an evening with intimate,  chamber music. Each month features a different group of artists to complement the subtle changes in foliages. Audiences are invited to BYOB for refreshments in the garden. Enhance your experience with a short pre-show tour with one of Educators that brings the historic and musical stories of Christ Church to life.Performances: October 11th- Dancing Spirits, Jon Levis and CoJohn Levis (Synthesizers), Julius Masri (Keyboards/Percussion), Tom Kraines (Cello), Andy Theirauf (Percussion)John Levis is a master of music which moves the body and

Learn about prevalent diseases that swept the city and the often-primitive medical practices used to combat them.This guided tour through the historic Christ Church Burial Ground explores into the realities of life, death, and health in Colonial and Early America, exploring the interconnected themes of Madmen, Medicine, Death, and Disease. You will explore the resting places of multiple citizens and discover the stories of renowned medical pioneers who radically shaped early treatments for mulitple dieases and mental illness. The tour illuminates the era’s burial customs, the prevalent diseases that decimated city populations, and the often primitive, but foundational practices of

Discover the art and science of historic preservation at one of Philadelphia’s most iconic landmarks.Join the Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives and the Christ Church Preservation Trust for an information demonstration dedicated to the care and keeping of our city's history.How do we ensure that centuries-old headstones survive for future generations? In this special event, an expert will pull back the curtain on the delicate process of gravestone conservation.What to Expect:Professional Demonstration: Watch a live conservation demo led by a specialist from the Heritage Conservation Collective. You'll learn about the safe materials and techniques used to clean and historic

Uncover the stories of Philadelphia’s women trailblazers on an after-hours tour of the Burial Ground.Step into the untold stories of history’s hidden heroes.Join 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.Through these powerful stories of resilience and quiet revolution, you’ll see the past from a fresh, inspiring perspective.Tours run every Friday evening in May. Come walk among legends.