Lots of references to the Importance of the members who worshipped there. It is indeed the first Episcopal congregation in the United States, and is still a functioning church. Okay......

Even if it didn't have the historical significance it possesses, it is an exquisite, elegant building, both inside and out. You will be lucky if you can listen to Neil, Christchurch's official historian, who can tell you about its significance.

Leave it to a 'non-profit' church to ask for a $3 donation per adult and then use the donation box to block the door so you would make a scene if you didn't donate. I would have left a donation anyway, but I didn't like their approach. Oh, and it's another $2 donation to walk around the cemetery. The staff... More

I stumbled across this Church on a Saturday while walking the Old City historic district. There was a historian talking in the Church that was a wealth of knowledge. There are so many historical first events that took place in this Church. I sat down in one of the pews and just listened to the dialogue of visitors and the... More

Lovely building and active church. If you can get in on a tour there it is worth it to learn of the history of this church.

Another piece of history to visit while in Philadelphia. A beautiful church which is also where a number of the signers of the Declaration of Independence as well as the Constitution including George Washington & Ben Franklin. No admission just a donation for the church.

It just takes a donation to enter, and it was worth it to see the historical church. There was a woman talking about it, so we listened in for a few and looked around on our own.

The church is lovely, and very interesting from a historical point of view. One of the curators was giving a talk to a group of students when we arrived and didn't mind if others sat and listened. He was fascinating. From pointing out Ben Franklin's family pew to explaining the history of the building, it was a great overview of... More

The woman who gave us a quick tour was great! She was very informative and got to the details our kids were interested in. Got our pictures taken where Ben Franklin and George Washington sat