Christ Church is a historical monument in Philadelphia, established as early as 1695. As one of the main tourist attractions in Philadelphia, extensive exploration of the Christ Church takes back the travelers into the historical days of the Revolution and Colonial epochs. The graveyard inside the Christ Church in Philadelphia is one of the oldest historical places of the Pennsylvanian capital city, housing among others, the grave of Benjamin Franklin. It also offers insight into the lives of the early natives of America.
Philadelphia Christ Church is also known as the “The Nation's Church”, as well-known Revolutionary leaders of Philadelphia gathered here for worship on a regular basis. The church is considered to be the oldest parish of Pennsylvania's Church of England, organizing occasions like baptisms, marriages and funerals. The Christ Church is also said to have cradled the Episcopal Church of America.
Attractions in and around Christ Church
|
The cemetery is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Christ Church. The Christ Church cemetery contains as many as 1,400 graves of different people, including famous American personalities like Benjamin Franklin, Deborah – his wife, and four to six other signatories of the Declaration of American Independence. Tourists can avail the guided tours of Christ Church from 10 am till 3 pm. Group tours cost less than individual tours. For adults the approximate cost of this guided tour is around $1 to $2 dollars and for groups of 25 people it comes to around $10.
Other information about the Christ Church
The church service schedule on Sundays is from 9 am till 11 am. Christ Church in Philadelphia is opened for public viewing, from 9:00 am. in the morning till 5:00 pm. in the evening from Mondays to Saturdays. On Sunday, the church remains open from 12.30 pm in the noon to 5 pm. The church remains closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as on occasions like 1st January, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
|
