Christ Church
The 1744 church where George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross had pews, with a steeple that was once the tallest structure in the colonies.
- Open
- Most days; the church closes for services
- Price
- Small fee for church tours
- Time Needed
- 45 minutes
- Address
- 20 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19106Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- 2nd St or 5th St/Independence Hall stations.
Why Go
Christ Church is one of the finest colonial buildings in America. Its congregation included 15 signers of the Declaration of Independence, and its font, from London, is the one William Penn was baptized in. Franklin's grave is two blocks west, in the church's burial ground.
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