A Tale of Two Brothers: Augustus and Edward Sargent Augustus Sargent and his brother Edward were closely linked in their lives and careers.
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.
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: High / Young Emma Young (more…) Comments Off on Emma Young July 3, 2011
2nd Street Burial Ground / Young George Young Date of Burial: 05-29-1832 Notes: was buried in 2d Street ground aged 46 yrs. Comments Off on George Young October 5, 2008
Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Low / Young Frances C. Young (more…) 0 Comments September 21, 1942
Cantrell / Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Low / Thomson / Young Mary Thomson Young Cantrell (more…) 0 Comments September 21, 1898
Cantrell / Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Low / Previously Conserved / Young Cherry Cantrell Young and Ellwood Glenn Young (more…) 0 Comments April 5, 1876
Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Low / Previously Conserved / Young Rebecca L. Young and Virginia Young (more…) 0 Comments April 6, 1857