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  Christ Church Burial Ground
(Sights & Activities - Historic Sites)
5th and Arch StsPhiladelphia PA 19106 215-922-1695
Description:
OLD CITY. This cemetery is a veritable who's who of early America. Benjamin Franklin is buried here, along with four other signers or the Declaration of Independence. Wander through the cemetery, and you'll also spot markers for historic leaders in the fields of medicine, politics, and academics. The tradition of tossing a penny through the formerly locked gates to honor Franklin continues, and informative walking tours of the site are offered daily.
Hours:
<i><b>Dec (closed Jan & Feb)</b></i> Sun-Fri Noon-4pm; Sat 10am-4pm
<i><b>Mar - Nov</b></i> Mon-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun Noon-4pm
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