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Guided Tour: Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church
June 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
On June 2, 1700, Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church had its “grand opening.” Celebrate its 324th anniversary with a guided tour led by historian and archivist Jeanette Woehr.
App Launch and Anniversary Party
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Have you ever wandered the graveyard at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church and wondered about the people buried there? Now is your chance to find out.
Self-Guided Graveyard Tours
For a limited time, enjoy our free special tours that showcase the historic figures and the change-makers of our times. Many of these important stories have never been told before.
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Self-Guided Tour: World Art Day
Artists have been a major creative force in Philadelphia since the city’s earliest days. Explore our graveyard and celebrate their works.
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Self-Guided Tour: New Sweden History Month
In the 17th century, colonists from Europe started new lives here. Learn about their struggles and triumphs in America.
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Self-Guided Tour: The American Revolution
Independence was a hotly contested topic at Gloria Dei Church. Salute the patriots who supported the war effort … even though their pastor didn’t.
Founders Magazine
In our quarterly magazine, we publish our research about those who are buried in our graveyards and their impact upon Philadelphia’s history. Here are some of our recent issues: