Christ Church Preservation Trust

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.

Printing activity on August 2nd. Limited spots available.Join us and Common Press at the University of Pennsylvania for a unique, hands-on tribute to the man who gave the Declaration of Independence its first physical form. On Sunday, August 2, we are gathering at the historic gravesite of John Dunlap, the official printer to the Continental Congress, for a special typographic celebration.In honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of Dunlap’s monumental "broadside" printing, the Common Press will be onsite with two portable printing presses.Whether you’re a history buff, a design enthusiast, or just curious about the craft, this is your chance

Tour of our historic grounds with local beer pairings.Step into the historic Christ Church Burial Ground for an evening tour exploring the intersection of colonial brewing, tavern culture, and early American history.This guide-led tour highlights the final resting places of Revolutionary-era leaders, signers of the Declaration of Independence, and notable Philadelphians—from Benjamin Franklin to a famous tavern keeper. Along the way, you will learn how 18th-century drink culture fueled political debate, social life, and daily routines in the early Republic. Five select stops feature a curated sampling of local craft beers paired directly with the historical figures and stories told