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      • Founders MagazineIn our quarterly magazine, we publish our research about those who are buried here and their impact on Philadelphia’s history.
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      • PodcastThrough storytelling and interviews, we look into Philadelphia’s early history and explore how the past relates to what’s happening in the city today.
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      Astrid Katarina Person Perry

      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

      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

      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.

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      • Surface Repairs and PaintingWe’re addressing overdue repairs needed to preserve the church and other historic buildings at Old Swedes.
      • Churchyard RestorationWe’re repairing and preserving gravestones that have decayed due to extreme age or suffered from vandalism.
      • Churchyard MappingWe’re identifying burials sites so that visitors can locate their ancestors on our map and learn about them.
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      Feb 9
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      My Dear Général

      Mar 9
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      John Barry, First Among Captains

      Apr 16
      4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

      Filament Presents “From the Source”

      Apr 29
      1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

      Walking Tour of Philadelphia’s Headhouse Square

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      Ask Us Anything, Part II

      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

      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

      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.

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  • Capt. James Snell, Kidnapped at Sea [Fall 2021] Quick View
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    • Capt. James Snell, Kidnapped at Sea [Fall 2021]

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    • Michael Schreiber tell us about Capt. James Snell's daring acts and rescues at sea and his unsuccessful attempts to avoid capture by the British and the French. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).
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  • Lost at Sea [Summer 2020] Quick View
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    • Lost at Sea [Summer 2020]

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    • Amy Grant explores the mysterious disappearance of the SS Poet, which was lost at sea on Oct. 24, 1980. She charts the vessel’s history as a troopship, the story behind its cargo-carrying days and prevailing theories about what happened to it. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).
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  • Philadelphia’s Ancient Mariners [Spring 2019] Quick View
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    • Philadelphia’s Ancient Mariners [Spring 2019]

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    • Author Michael Schreiber tells us about several early sea captains and their families who are buried in the Gloria Dei churchyard. You'll learn how they lived and died, and how they contributed to the fabric of American life.
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  • The Amazing Success of William Penn [Fall 2020] Quick View
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    • The Amazing Success of William Penn [Fall 2020]

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    • Author Jim Murphy tells us the story of William Penn. As a man of his time, he had a vision for the perfect society with best intentions for achieving that vision. Yet as we read on, we learn it was a flawed execution from a person who supported slavery. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available…
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  • The Life and Times of Andreas Rudman [Spring 2022] Quick View
    • The Life and Times of Andreas Rudman [Spring 2022] Quick View
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    • The Life and Times of Andreas Rudman [Spring 2022]

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    • Peter Stebbins Craig tells us the story of Rev. Andreas Rudman. Rudman was the builder of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church and its first rector. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).
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  • The Life and Times of Andris Souplis [Summer 2021] Quick View
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    • The Life and Times of Andris Souplis [Summer 2021]

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    • Andrew Supplee tells us the story of his ancestor, Andris Souplis. Andris was a French Huguenot, a weaver, the first sheriff of Germantown, and the progenitor of the Supplees in America. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).
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  • The Life and Times of Olof Stille [Winter 2021] Quick View
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    • The Life and Times of Olof Stille [Winter 2021]

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    • Dr. Peter Stebbins Craig tells us the story of New Sweden colonist Olof Stille. Olof was committed to justice and fairness. He traded peacefully and fairly with the Lenape. And, despite several changes of power and occasional tyrannical rule, he survived and thrived. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).
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  • The Life and Times of Peter Gunnarson Rambo [Winter 2022] Quick View
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    • The Life and Times of Peter Gunnarson Rambo [Winter 2022]

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    • Ron Beatty tells us the story of his ancestor, Peter Gunnarson Rambo. Rambo was an early settler in New Sweden and the progenitor of the Rambo family in America. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).
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  • The Perils of the Sea [Spring 2020] Quick View
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    • The Perils of the Sea [Spring 2020]

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    • Author Michael Schreiber shares stories of Gloria Dei's mariners, some of whom were lost at sea. He also discusses the Philadelphia's role as a major seaport through most of the 18th century up to about 1815. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).
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  • The Rectorship of Snyder Binns Simes [Summer 2022] Quick View
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    • The Rectorship of Snyder Binns Simes [Summer 2022]

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    • Rev. Snyder Binns Simes steered the Gloria Dei congregation toward a period of rapid growth and prosperity. His successor, Percy R. Stockman, wrote this tribute in 1918 to commemorate Simes's extraordinary service. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).
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  • The Stewarts of Carpenters’ Hall [Spring 2021] Quick View
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    • The Stewarts of Carpenters’ Hall [Spring 2021]

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    • Michael Schreiber tells us about the Stewart family, who were long-time members of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church, carpenters by trade, hired caretakers of Carpenters’ Hall, and are now permanent residents in our historic churchyard. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).
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