FAIR HILL BURIAL GROUND CORPORATION

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Fair Hill Burial Ground Corporation is a historic cemetery located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1704 by Quaker settlers as a final resting place for members of their community. The cemetery spans across 4.5 acres and is home to over 5,000 graves, including some of Philadelphia's most prominent Quaker families.

The cemetery is surrounded by a brick wall and features a beautiful entrance gate that leads visitors to the well-manicured grounds. The graves are arranged in a grid pattern, with well-tended lawns and mature trees providing a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Many notable individuals are buried at Fair Hill Burial Ground, including abolitionist and social activist Lucretia Mott, who played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement. The cemetery also serves as a reminder of Philadelphia's Quaker history and is a testament to the Quaker principles of simplicity and humility.

Today, the Fair Hill Burial Ground Corporation continues to maintain the cemetery and provide a final resting place for members of the community. The corporation also offers tours and educational programs to visitors interested in learning more about Philadelphia's Quaker history and the individuals buried at Fair Hill.

FAIR HILL BURIAL GROUND CORPORATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200726

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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• website: www.historicfairhill.org/

FAIR HILL BURIAL GROUND CORPORATION
1515 CHERRY STREET
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19102

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