St. Peter's Episcopal Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Red-brick Episcopal church that was originally built as an alternative to Christ Church, which was deemed too muddy for "fine gentlemen and beautiful belles".
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Thomas Anderson
Philadelphia, PA85 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
This may be a church cemetery turned into park open to the public at daytime, but it doesn’t make creepy or anything like that - these are historic graves, next to beautiful church, tall towering trees, and a quiet surrounding off the beaten path. There is even an audio tour and a map of all notable figures. Stop by in the summer for concerts right on the cemetery grounds lawn, and other awesome public events with free food and beverages while you enjoy the entertainment.
Written March 24, 2019
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JudyBG
Philadelphia, PA4 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
St Peter's is only a little younger than the more famous nearby Christ Church--also built in the Colonial era, it has retained its box pews. It has a spectacular wineglass pulpit , and because William White was Rector of both Christ Church and St Peter's, it also has pews which were used by George Washington and other notables. If you look at the wall plaques, you will find that William Penn's sons abandoned the Quaker faith of their father.
The ancient walled graveyard which surrounds it is a place of deep peace. (Besides the graves of the painter Charles Willson Peale and Commodore Stephen Decatur, it is the burial place of seven Indian chiefs who died in of yellow fever during the great empoidemic which swept Philadelphia in 1793 and who are now commemorated with a marker.)
The ancient walled graveyard which surrounds it is a place of deep peace. (Besides the graves of the painter Charles Willson Peale and Commodore Stephen Decatur, it is the burial place of seven Indian chiefs who died in of yellow fever during the great empoidemic which swept Philadelphia in 1793 and who are now commemorated with a marker.)
Written May 26, 2015
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Roberts69
Northampton, UK18,912 contributions
Dec 2021
St. Peter's Church is located on the corner of Third and Pine Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a historic Episcopal church that opened for worship on 4th September 1761. It is significant as it served as a place of worship for many of the US Founding Fathers during the period of the Continental Congresses. For this reason the building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996. In the churchyard there are many notable figures interned, including John Nixon (1733 – 1808) who was a financier and official from Philadelphia who served as a militia officer in the American Revolutionary War. On 8th July 1776 John Nixon made the first public proclamation of the Declaration of Independence and read it from the steps Independence Hall. This churchyard is also the final resting place of the Chiefs of eight American Indian tribes, who died from Yellow fever while visiting Philadelphia in 1793 to meet with President George Washington. All in all it is an interesting church to spend half an hour if in the Pine Street area of Philly.
Written February 23, 2022
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Janet L
188 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
This church was at first pro-Britain but eventually came around. The story behind colonial personages buried in the cemetery is worth a visit - and very easy, free,
Written March 29, 2019
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bookman1995
Las Vegas, NV137 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
A veritable who's who of burial sites, from former VP to James K Polk to many others. Highly recommended
Written April 9, 2017
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Eleanor F
24 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
Located in historic, old-town Philadelphia, this church is gorgeous. Lovely cemetery with green space that people are welcome to walk through. Beautiful architecture inside, with a unique high altar.
There is a bit of a 'baby step' to get into the church, so wheelchairs might get caught in that and have difficulty entering. Just ask the groundskeeper, and he will assist anyone who is senior into the church.
There is a SEPTA bus station right out front, and pets are allowed on the premises (the grass areas), not sure about inside the church.
It's also a block away from the famous South Street!
Don't be fooled by the guides, the cross at the top is NOT 24k gold!
There is a bit of a 'baby step' to get into the church, so wheelchairs might get caught in that and have difficulty entering. Just ask the groundskeeper, and he will assist anyone who is senior into the church.
There is a SEPTA bus station right out front, and pets are allowed on the premises (the grass areas), not sure about inside the church.
It's also a block away from the famous South Street!
Don't be fooled by the guides, the cross at the top is NOT 24k gold!
Written October 17, 2016
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MrSaturn64
Philadelphia, PA348 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
St Peter's is a very nice church, even if it is kind of a weird one. The altar is under the organ at one end of the church, and the pulpit is at the other. Therefore, the pews face both ways. The church is also very impressive, especially the steeple and cemetery.
Written March 22, 2016
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Sarah B
Zurich, Switzerland89 contributions
Oct 2015 • Solo
As a special part of our conference, we enjoyed a guided tour through the small historical cemetery and church.
Written October 12, 2015
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1AnnieEliza
Baltimore, MD1,663 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
A beautiful neighborhood on its own, we had a lovely walk on a sunny Sunday morning, stopping into all the historic cemeteries. St. Peter's in particular has a wonderful tour audio tour that you can follow. Many historic figures buried here, including several from the Revolutionary War. Also George Mifflin Dallas (namesake of Dallas, TX), famous American portraitist Charles Willson Peale, and Stephen Decatur. Worth it, take the children and teach history. Beautiful.
Written April 25, 2015
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BILLandDD
Atlanta, GA113 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
beautiful walled grounds and cemetery. lots of famous early philadelphians went here. free admission
Written December 17, 2014
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