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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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From 1754 to 1810, the steeple of Christ Church was the tallest structure in North America, standing at 196 feet.
The grave of Benjamin Franklin, one of America's Founding Fathers, is located in the Christ Church Burial Ground.
Christ Church was a meeting place for many of the Founding Fathers, including George Washington and John Adams, during the American Revolution.
The Liberty Bell was originally cast for the Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall, and Christ Church was one of the first places it was rung.
The church is an excellent example of Georgian architecture, characterized by its symmetrical design and classical proportions.
The organ at Christ Church, built in 1836, is one of the oldest in the United States still in use today.
Christ Church is considered the birthplace of the American Episcopal Church, as it was the first Anglican church in Pennsylvania.
The church houses a collection of historic artifacts, including silver pieces that date back to the 18th century.
