Astrid Katarina Person Perry She was the first Lucia at our Lucia Fest, a diving horse lady at Steel Pier and a masseuse with famous clients like Liberace, Gypsy Rose Lee, Al Capone and the King of Sweden.
Barbara A. Chilcott The Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church community lost longtime member and friend Barbara Chilcott. Barb is remembered for her big heart, unwavering kindness, and positive attitude.
Reverend Andreas Rudman The Reverend Andreas Rudman was the builder of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church and its first rector. He is buried under the sanctuary.
Ask Us Anything, Part II During this informal Q&A, panelists answered questions about this national historic site, its early congregants, and the surrounding neighborhood.
Preserving Philadelphia Marco Federico discusses the restoration of Benjamin Franklin’s gravestone, repairing the Presbyterian Historical Society terracotta statues, and restoring Old Pine Church’s cast iron fence.
The Perils of the Sea Michael Schreiber describes Philadelphia sea captains in the age of sail who were overcome by great hurricanes, succumbed to attacks by pirates, or who mysteriously disappeared in faraway waters.
Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Moderate / Stone Ann Stone (more…) Comments Off on Ann Stone April 13, 2014
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Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Moderate / Cushing / Eyre / Previously Conserved Ann, George, George Sr., Annie and C. Cushing Eyre Anne Cushing married George L. Eyre and died Aug. 3, 1829. Their son, Caleb Cushing Eyre, served as a captain in the New York Artillery during the Civil War. (more…) Comments Off on Ann, George, George Sr., Annie and C. Cushing Eyre September 2, 2012
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Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Moderate / Taylor Captain Thomas Taylor (more…) Comments Off on Captain Thomas Taylor December 13, 2009
Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Moderate Robert J. Gilson and Ellen H. Gilson (more…) 0 Comments April 6, 1917
Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Moderate / Derrick Sarah Ann Derrick (more…) 0 Comments November 9, 1900
Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Moderate / Stavely Isabella Stavely (more…) 0 Comments November 9, 1900
Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Moderate / Lungren / Turner John Lungren Jr. and Elizabeth Turner (more…) 0 Comments November 9, 1900
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