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Christ Church Burial Ground
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Take a self-guided tour around this 300-year-old, two-acre burial ground, and visit the final resting place of several key players in America's early history.
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Overview
Four of the signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried here, along with Benjamin Franklin and his wife, and several other Colonial and Revolution-Era figures. The burial ground contains 1,400 markers but over 2,500 more have disappeared due to erosion.
Learn about the lives of the American colonists and prominent leaders as you explore the peaceful gravesite. It's an old Philadelphia tradition to throw a penny onto Benjamin Franklin's grave for good luck, to honor the coining of his phrase 'a penny saved, is a penny earned, so you'll find his grave under hundreds of copper coins.
Who's buried at Christ Church Burial Ground?
Benjamin Franklin – 1706-1790
Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, scientist, philosopher, printer, and diplomat.
John Dunlap – 1747-1812
Printer of the first broadside of the Declaration of Independence and publisher of the first daily newspaper.
Francis Hopkinson – 1737-1790
Signer of the Declaration of Independence, artist, lawyer, judge, composer.
Joseph Hewes – 1730-1779
Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Secretary of Naval Affairs.
George Ross – 1730-1779
Signer of the Declaration of Independence and judge.
Dr. Benjamin Rush – 1746-1813
Physician, social reformer, Treasurer of the United States Mint, signer of the Declaration of Independence, founder of Dickinson College, and "The Father of American Psychiatry".
What's included
Admission to the famous burial site.
See the graves of Benjamin Franklin and four founding fathers.
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Christ Church Burial Ground 5th & Arch St,, Philadelphia, USStandard opening hours
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For more information, please visit the Christ Church Burial Ground website.
(215) 922-1695
Lovely!
Georgie B ·A solemn but wonderful piece of history. My family and i went around 12:30pm on a Thursday and we were the only ones there so it was very peaceful. A great place to stop if you like small pieces of history. Recommend!
Christ Church Burial Ground
Kermit ·The burial ground is historic. The lady at the front desk should explain how the map works instead of just handing it to you. We wandered for 30 minutes before noticing the markers down the center which would have been helpful to point out.
Good history
Kathy ·Liked seeing old graves and reading signs about graves that are worn down
Tons of History
Nice learning. ·Buy the map for $1, it has more information for you as the headstones are very worn due to age.
fun to see the gravesites
Evita ·fun, short stop. do not plan to spend too much time here.
Worth the money
Tara S ·Well kept pathways and they kept the headstones in good condition. Very interesting pieces of history. The fee was $5 but they do have the “free” option if you want to see Ben Franklin’sgravestone through the gate. Very friendly attendants - they seem to enjoy their job
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