Christ Church Preservation Trust

Did you know Christ Church was America's tallest building for over five decades? Now you can get a stunning view of its iconic steeple and Old City Philadelphia on a guided tour with one of our Educators! ?? Walk up 110 stairs to the roof of our Neighborhood House for the best exterior views and learn about the rich history of this colonial landmark. ??? When: First Friday & Saturday of each month (June – October) at 5PM ? Length: 20 minutes ??? Tickets: $15/adult, $5/kids (12 and under) ?? Group Size: 1-15 people Don’t miss this unique historical experience! Click below to buy a ticket for this weekend! #christcurchpreservationtrust #OldCityPhilly #HistoricPhiladelphia #SteepleTour #PhillyViews

Every month, we profile one famous Philadelphian, a movement, or an event that changed the world -- some well-known, some infamous, and some unsung heroes. This month, we are profiling Dr. Philip Syng Physick, often called the "Father of American Surgery." Dr. Physick was one of the most sought-after surgeons and medical lecturers of the 19th century. He pioneered the use of the stomach pump, advanced blood transfusion, autopsy, and cataract surgery and designed many surgical instruments that we still use today. His lectures also prepared a generation of surgeons for service throughout America. Read the complete profile and catch up on some you may have missed below! #christchurchpreservationandtrust #monthlyprofiles

Look out for our monthly newsletter to stay up to date on what's happening here at Christ Church! This month, we're focusing on the official opening of our On Buried Ground performance series, the return of our After Hours Evening Tours, and an upcoming in-Person Talk. Click the link for more! #christchurchphl #christchurchpreservationandtrust

The Christ Church Preservation Trust, a non-profit organization, was created in 1965 to ensure the preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the historic Christ Church, Neighborhood House, and the Christ Church Burial Ground and Christ Church has been deemed a National Historic Landmark. Since 1965, the Trust has raised $15 million to preserve the Christ Church's historic properties. Capital projects have included preserving and reopening the Christ Church Burial Ground, renovating the Neighborhood House, creating an archive for historical church materials, and more. #christchurchpreservationandtrust #phillyhistoricallandamarks