Christ Church Welcomes Philadelphia on Signers' Day - July 3
Christ Church Burial
Ground-5th and Arch Streets-Signers' Day, July 3
- Patriots and Heroes Tour-10 AM-4 PM on the hour
- History Hunts-10 AM-4 PM
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Wreath Laying Ceremony-1:30 PM
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Meet the Signers-2-4 PM.
Christ Church-2nd
and Market Streets, Signers' Day, July 3
The July 4th Book of Common Prayer (showing the King's Name crossed out)
Patriots and Heroes Tour Sign the Declaration of Independence
History Hunt Prize Redemption
Storytellers from Once Upon a Nation
Patriots and Heroes Tour woven into the
guided tours of "The Nation's Church" are stories which emphasize the
military contributions of Benjamin Franklin and the Associators;
Brigadier General John Forbes and Fort duQuesne; and Revolutionary
heroes Anthony Wayne, Hugh Mercer, John Barry, and Richard Dale. Patriots and Heroes tour is presented daily at 2:30, 3:30
and 4:30 PM.
Sign the Declaration of Independence-Have
you ever written your name on parchment with a quill pen and ink? Sign
your John Hancock at this kid friendly activity.
Storytellers from Once Upon a Nation-Hear
stories about people associated with Christ Church including Peggy
Shippen, Fanny Kemble, and Alice. |
