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Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
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Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site

916 S. Swanson Street

Philadelphia, PA

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Park

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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 directions

Weather & 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

Museum Exhibits

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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