Philadelphia's Forgotten Dead

Overview

Philadelphia is filled with the resting places of its deceased inhabitants. Since the city's founding in 1682, the living have built streets, subways, buildings, and parking lots over long forgotten grave sites. As a result, unexpected encounters often occur when digging in the city.

Embark on an eerie and enlightening journey through the forgotten graves of Old City Philadelphia. This experience promises to unveil surprising stories and may encourage you to reconsider where you tread.

City: Philadelphia

Sun 22 Jun

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Starting at $32.00

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Sun 22 Jun

Starting at $32.00

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What's Included

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Washington Square

We begin at Washington Square, its beauty belying its original purpose as a potter's field.

Independence Mall

Before the area around Independence Hall became the tourist-friendly area it is today, it was a neighborhood with a long history of forgotten burials.

National Constitution Center

While building the museum, archeologists found tons of expected, and unexpected, items. We will be outside the museum, exploring where the archeologists searched.

Franklin Square

Franklin Square was always a place meant for the public but that didn't stop some communities from burning their dead here, and abandoning them.

Betsy Ross House

While the Betsy Ross house has plenty of interesting burial stories, the main attraction is across the street, under an unassuming condo building.

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