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Christ Church

N. 2nd Street at Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-922-1695
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Ranked #19 of 258 attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites, Cemeteries
Fee: No
Description: This church's congregation has included Ben Franklin, George Washington and Betsy Ross.
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Novato, CA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful old church, rich in history. Worth a stop to look in and a walk around the beautiful garden if you happen to stroll by. More

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New York City, New York
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I went here to listen to my son's choir. It was like stepping into the 18th century. More

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Duarte, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I was in a bit of a hurry and did not have time to linger and really enjoy many of the sites. Christ Church is one site that I wish I had more time to spend to learn about the church, and of course, its historical and famous members. More

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Ormond Beach, Florida
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Visit this church to get a feel for the basis of our tenants for religious freedom in the USA. See Ben Franklin's pew, and think of how this church has influenced our life today. More

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Charlotte
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

It's an interesting place to pop into while you're walking around the historical area. You can sit in the pew that George Washington sat in, which is pretty darned cool, I think. Beautiful building, too. More

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Memphis, TN
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This is a free site, not too crowded. It has some interesting history and is also just a lovely church. The first Episcopal Church in the US, if I recall correctly, and a lot of the founding fathers attended there. More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

It cost about $2 to enter, I didn't have cash on me so I didnt go in. Benjamin Franklin is burried there with his wife, you can see it from the fence next to the entrance. More

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Havertown, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Twice I visited the Christ Church and both times heard new facts about the church. Rich in history of who were members, past and present. It is still open for services. I was lucky enough, within earshot, a guide for a group of college students that had a private tour. Facts were amazing and will stun even the peeps that... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Beautiful old church that is still in use today. George Washington and Ben Franklin attended here. More

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Boynton Beach, Florida
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Visited on a Sunday afternoon because it was adjacent to a play we attended at the Arden Theater. More

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