
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
916 S. Swanson Street
Philadelphia, PA
Type
Park
Lens
Landmarks
About this place
Before Pennsylvania there was New Sweden. Discover this last historic link to a forgotten past. Visit the church's pastoral surroundings and its burial ground of patriots and ordinary citizens alike.
Website
National Park Service information
Hours
Church Grounds Hours
- Monday
- 5:00AM - 11:00PM
- Tuesday
- 5:00AM - 11:00PM
- Wednesday
- 5:00AM - 11:00PM
- Thursday
- 5:00AM - 11:00PM
- Friday
- 5:00AM - 11:00PM
- Saturday
- 5:00AM - 11:00PM
- Sunday
- 5:00AM - 11:00PM
NOTE: The church grounds are closed from 11PM to 5AM.
Directions
The Gloria Dei Church is accessed from Christian Street in South Philadelphia. As in any city, use your street smarts and do not leave any valuables visible in your car. Several SEPTA bus routes serve the vicinity of the site. Visit the website for more information.
Official directionsWeather & Seasonal Notes
Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major snowstorms, with the normal seasonal snowfall standing at 22.4 in (57 cm). Precipitation is generally spread throughout the year, with eight to twelve wet days per month.
Activities
Courtesy of the National Park Service




