Old Christ Church & Burial Grounds of Ben Franklin

Old Christ Church - 1695

This is Ben Franklin's church and he is buried in the Christ Church burial grounds about a block away. George Washington and five other signers of the Declaration of Independence or Constitution took services here and are buried in the cemetery.

Inside looking toward the Pulpit on the left

Ben Franklins pew is third on the left, #70

Close up of Ben Franklin's pew. He wanted to remain further back so he could sleep unnoticed he said.

George Washington took services here when he was President. Philadelphia was the nation's first capital.

The church organ

The Baptism Font where many children of Patriots have been baptised. Still in use today

Christ Church Burial Grounds

Epitaph of Ben Franklin

Graves of Ben Franklin and his wife Deborah Read

Burial of James Wilson, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the United States.

Burial of Dr. Benjamin Rush, Founding Father, fervent Patriot, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Physician to the Continental Army

Burials of George Ross and Roger Hewes. Both are Signers of the Declaration of Independence and members of the Continental Congresses.

Burial of Francis Hopkinson, Signer of the Declaration of Independence

A pleasnt walk through the graveyard on a crisp fall day.