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Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site PA

Lat, Long: 39.93435005, -75.14398924

Designation: National Historic Site

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.

Weather:

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.

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.

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Address/Contact:

916 S. Swanson Street

Philadelphia, US, 19147

Phone: 215-389-1513

Email: indevisitorinfo@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

A color photo of the Gloria Dei Church steeple during a sunset in Philadelphia.A color photo of the Gloria Dei Church yard showing tombstones with the church in the background.A color photo of the interior of Gloria Dei Church showing the pulpit and a stained glass window.A color photo of a model tall ship hanging inside Gloria Die Church.A 19th century photograph of the Gloria Dei Church, with the cemetery in the foreground.