Guided Tour of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church

Schedule

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

916 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19147 | Philadelphia, PA

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On June 2, 1700, Philadelphia’s Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church had its “grand opening.” Celebrate its 325th anniversary with a guided tour led by historian and archivist Jeanette Woehr.
It is easy to imagine the past when you visit Gloria Dei Church. Located on nearly five acres of green space, this national historic site predates the arrival of William Penn and the founding of Pennsylvania. The present day church was built between 1698 and 1703 to serve a parish of European settlers who lived along the banks of the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers. Today it serves as a link to a nearly forgotten history. Woehr will describe the history of this church, from its founding to the present day, and talk about many important historical figures who worshipped here or are buried in the graveyard.
Tour participants will meet inside the church building at noon. The tour should take about an hour. Rain or Shine. Tickets are $15 each. Advanced registration is required.
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916 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19147

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