January 20, 2026 at 6pm
via Zoom. Link will be emailed on January 20 at 3pm. Presentation will begin at 6pm
Philadelphia Cemeteries that mark Our Nation's 250th Birthday
presented by Ed Snyder
Part of the 2026 Winter Speaker Series, Building Philadelphia via Zoom.
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In Philadelphia, precious few landmarks remain that provide tangible evidence of our 250-year history. Buildings crumble and are rebuilt on their original sites, creating an illusion of history. Not so with cemeteries - Palmer Burial Ground, St. Peter's Church graveyard, Mikveh Israel, and Old Swedes Gloria Dei were here during America's struggle for independence. These true landmarks of our past - literally the tracts of land that hold our ancestors, deserve our attention and preservation. Ben Franklin said, “Show me your cemeteries and I will tell you what kind of people you have.”
Author and artist Ed Snyder has been exploring, photographing, researching, and writing about cemeteries since 1998. He is the author of the blog, The Cemetery Traveler, and has just published a new book, Abandoned and Forgotten Cemeteries of Philadelphia and its Environs (America Through Time, 2025). He served on the board of directors of Philadelphia’s Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery, Inc. for fourteen years.
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The presentation link will be emailed to registrants on Tuesday, January 20 at 3pm.
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