Upcoming Events at Arch Street Meeting House
International Day of Monuments and Sites
As one of 67 National Historic Landmarks, Arch Street Meeting House is partnering with Global Philadelphia to celebrate International Day of Monuments & Sites (IDMS)!
International Day of Monuments and Sites is celebrated annually all over the world as a way to honor heritage, diversity, community, and the environment. In Philadelphia, we’ll be recognizing the day with citywide programs and events at participating sites on Saturday, April 19th, 2025.
Join us at ASMH on Saturday, April 19th, from 11 am to 4 pm for a special hands-on, family-friendly activity!
Did you know there are lots of different ways to be a museum? Learn about what it takes to be a museum in the 21st century, then roll the dice to see what type of museum you can design!
National Historic Marker Weekend - Walking Tours
Celebrate National Historic Marker Weekend with Arch Street Meeting House on a walking tour of Old City, Philadelphia!
Created by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, National Historic Marker Day is a service-oriented event that brings people and communities together to maintain their markers by cleaning them and providing an opportunity to celebrate and preserve history.
Take a 60-minute, staff-led walking tour of Old City’s blue historic markers at 11 AM or 1:30 PM, or stop by the meetinghouse for a hands-on activity. Tour stops include the markers for Betsy Ross, Anthony Benezet, Hannah Callowhill Penn, and more.
Old City Wedding Stroll
Join ASMH and 35+ Old City businesses on Wednesday, April 30th from 5-8 PM for the return of Old City District’s Wedding Stroll! Stop by the Meeting House to get your questions answered about planning your special day. Plus, explore all the on-site spaces available for your wedding, including ceremony, cocktail, and reception areas. Malooga will also be setting up a table inside Arch Street Meeting House to present some of their catering options.
More than 35 Old City locations will open their doors for an exclusive evening of meet and greets, demos, tastings, tours, and more! Get a first look at Old City’s wedding venues, bridal and suit shops, wedding services, and restaurants, plus the chance to win a Wedding Gift Basket valued at nearly $4,000! The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Please complete the registration form below by April 30, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Old City is Philadelphia’s ultimate one-stop wedding shop! Home to more than 300 independently-owned small businesses, find wedding attire, florists, jewelers, restaurants, venues, wedding services, and so much more - all within a few blocks. Rely on Old City wedding experts to make your big day everything you imagine – and more!
Visit Old City District’s website for more information. Registration required.
The Quaker City: A Walking Tour
The tour begins with a brief exploration of the historic burial grounds at ASMH before continuing on a walking tour of important Quaker sites throughout the neighborhood. This is not just your run-of-the-mill famous Founding Fathers' tour! It is perfect for visitors seeking a different side of Philadelphia history.
Visitors will start their walking tour at Arch Street Meeting House, then continue to the Betsy Ross House and on to Welcome Park, the site of William Penn's first residence in Philadelphia. After snaking their way through Independence National Historical Park, the group will stop at various other sites with a Quaker twist.
After the tour, you enjoy the rest of "Educational Saturday" at ASMH and join ASMH staff and volunteers for a hands-on, family-friendly activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where does the tour begin?
A. To join the tour, check-in at the front lobby of Arch Street Meeting House at 320 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Q. Is the tour rain or shine?
A. Yes, the walking tour will occur regardless of rain. Please dress appropriately.
Q. Who should I contact if I have a question?
A. On the morning of the tour, call us at 215-413-1804, and a staff member at the front desk will be available to answer your questions.
The Quaker City: A Walking Tour
The tour begins with a brief exploration of the historic burial grounds at ASMH before continuing on a walking tour of important Quaker sites throughout the neighborhood. This is not just your run-of-the-mill famous Founding Fathers' tour! It is perfect for visitors seeking a different side of Philadelphia history.
Visitors will start their walking tour at Arch Street Meeting House, then continue to the Betsy Ross House and on to Welcome Park, the site of William Penn's first residence in Philadelphia. After snaking their way through Independence National Historical Park, the group will stop at various other sites with a Quaker twist.
After the tour, you enjoy the rest of "Educational Saturday" at ASMH and join ASMH staff and volunteers for a hands-on, family-friendly activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where does the tour begin?
A. To join the tour, check-in at the front lobby of Arch Street Meeting House at 320 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Q. Is the tour rain or shine?
A. Yes, the walking tour will occur regardless of rain. Please dress appropriately.
Q. Who should I contact if I have a question?
A. On the morning of the tour, call us at 215-413-1804, and a staff member at the front desk will be available to answer your questions.
The Quaker City: A Walking Tour
The tour begins with a brief exploration of the historic burial grounds at ASMH before continuing on a walking tour of important Quaker sites throughout the neighborhood. This is not just your run-of-the-mill famous Founding Fathers' tour! It is perfect for visitors seeking a different side of Philadelphia history.
Visitors will start their walking tour at Arch Street Meeting House, then continue to the Betsy Ross House and on to Welcome Park, the site of William Penn's first residence in Philadelphia. After snaking their way through Independence National Historical Park, the group will stop at various other sites with a Quaker twist.
After the tour, you enjoy the rest of "Educational Saturday" at ASMH and join ASMH staff and volunteers for a hands-on, family-friendly activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where does the tour begin?
A. To join the tour, check-in at the front lobby of Arch Street Meeting House at 320 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Q. Is the tour rain or shine?
A. Yes, the walking tour will occur regardless of rain. Please dress appropriately.
Q. Who should I contact if I have a question?
A. On the morning of the tour, call us at 215-413-1804, and a staff member at the front desk will be available to answer your questions.
Annual Spring Celebration: Exhibit Unveiling
Join us at Arch Street Meeting House on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, for a special evening to celebrate unveiling our newly completed Lobby and West Room renovations.
5:00 PM - Refreshments
5:30 PM - Opening Remarks
Sean Connolly, Executive Director, Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust
George McNeely, Board of Trustees, Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust
6:15 PM - Guided Tour of the New Exhibits
6:45 PM - Closing Remarks
Lisa Ogletree, Clerk of the Board of Trustees, Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust
ASMH Reopens!
After a two-month hiatus for the winter season, Arch Street Meeting House will reopen to the general public for museum visitation on Thursday, March 13th!
Museum hours are Thursday – Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm.
Quakers & Slavery: Equality with Caveats
Join Jennifer Gray, ASMHPT’s Education & Museum Manager, for ‘Quakers & Slavery: Equality with Caveats’, a special VIRTUAL presentation with The Peale.
The lecture will discuss the complicated history between Quakers and the Black members of their community. When asked, most visitors to the Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia can quickly link the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) with abolition. However, support for abolition certainly varied between individuals, congregations, and geographic regions, and differences—sometimes stark—can be seen within these groups simultaneously. For generations, racial prejudice often prevailed alongside specific efforts to curb these injustices. “Quakers & Slavery: Equality with Caveats” will open a conversation about how Quakers during abolition interpreted the ideas of equality and equity in contrary ways.
This lecture is one of three sponsored by the Baltimore National Heritage Area and presented by The Peale. Additional lectures will be presented online on March 7 and April 25. All are presented for free. Catch up on past lectures on The Peale’s YouTube channel.
Eagles in the Historic District
Philadelphia Eagles are soaring to the Super Bowl, and America’s most historic square mile is offering visitors fun ways to celebrate the hometown team, and their namesake’s connection to our nation’s founding.
As the Philadelphia Eagles soar to Super Bowl LIX, you can spot 10 eagles roosting here in America’s most historic square mile. Stop by the Independence Visitor Center, Carpenters' Hall, National Constitution Center, Arch Street Meeting House, African American Museum in Philadelphia or the Betsy Ross House to pick up your scavenger hunt.
Hint: our hidden eagle is located outdoors on ASMH’s historic grounds, and may be roosting near our stars and stripes!