St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia

Name: St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Address: Pine St, Philadelphia, 19106, United States
Telephone: +1 215-925-5968

#143 among attractions in Philadelphia

Church, Georgian architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Palladian architecture

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St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia

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St. Peter's Church is a historic Episcopal church located on the corner of Third and Pine Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It opened for worship on September 4, 1761 and served as a place of worship for many of the United States Founding Fathers during the period of the Continental Congresses. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996. The church remains an active parish; the current rector is the Rev. Claire Nevin-Field. In February 2022 the parish's long time music director and organist Tom Whittemore was fired from his subsequent position because of historical sex abuse charges by law enforcement related to his time at St. Peter's and a joint investigation by the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey and the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. ()

Built: 1758 (266 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'35"N, 75°8'52"W

Address

Pine StCenter City (Society Hill)Philadelphia 19106 United States

Contact

+1 215-925-5968

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Day trips

St. Peter's Episcopal Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia Korean War Memorial, Theatre of Living Arts, Powel House, Musical Fund Hall.

~1370 ftNE
Memorial
Philadelphia Korean War Memorial, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Korean War Memorial at Penn's Landing serves as a poignant tribute to the sacrifices made during a pivotal conflict in modern history. Dedicated to the memory of the 610 servicemen from the Philadelphia area who...
~730 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Theatre of Living Arts is a concert venue located on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue, which opened in 1988, dates back to the early 1900s as a nickelodeon. Over the years, the venue has seen many incarnations ranging from concert hall to movie theatre to theatre.
~960 ftN
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Powel House, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Powel House is a historic house museum located at 244 South 3rd Street, between Willings Alley and Spruce Street, in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miNW
Theater
Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Musical Fund Hall in Philadelphia is a landmark building of both architectural and historic significance, noted especially for the illustrious persons who have spoken or performed there.
0.4 miN
Nightlife, Cinema
Philadelphia Bourse, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Philadelphia Bourse was a commodities exchange founded in 1891 by George E. Bartol, a grain and commodities exporter, who modeled it after the Bourse in Hamburg, Germany.
~800 ftNW
Synagogue, Neighbourhood
Society Hill Synagogue, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Society Hill Synagogue is a synagogue located in the Society Hill section of Center City Philadelphia.
~1200 ftNE
Skyscraper
Society Hill Towers, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Society Hill Towers is a three-building condominium located in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The complex contains three 31-story skyscrapers with 624 units on a 5-acre site. The towers were designed by I.M.
~930 ftN
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Old St Mary's Church, Philadelphia
5 min walk • St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, also known as Old St. Mary's, is a historic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Society Hill neighborhood at 248 S. Fourth Street, between Spruce and Walnut Streets.
0.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
13 min walk • The Chestnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was the first theater in the United States built by entrepreneurs solely as a venue for paying audiences.
~160 ftNE
Memorial, Historical place, Memorial site
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Philadelphia
1 min walk • Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, at 301 Pine Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, preserves the home of Tadeusz Kościuszko. The life and work of the Polish patriot and hero of the American Revolution are commemorated here.
~470 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hill–Physick–Keith House, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Hill–Physick–Keith House, also known as the Hill–Keith–Physick House, the Hill–Physick House, or simply the Physick House, is a historic house museum located at 321 S. 4th Street in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Peter's Episcopal Church open?

St. Peter's Episcopal Church is open:

Monday 8 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 4 pm
Thursday 8 am - 4 pm
Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to St. Peter's Episcopal Church?

Nearby attractions include Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Hill–Physick–Keith House, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Old Pine Street Church, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Congregation Kesher Israel, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to St. Peter's Episcopal Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Peter's Episcopal Church:

Bus

Spruce St & 6th St • Lines: 12 (7 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (11 min walk)

Metro

2nd Street • Lines: Mfl (13 min walk)
5th Street • Lines: Mfl (14 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (22 min walk)
Suburban Station (33 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (26 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (30 min walk)

Light rail

Adventure Aquarium • Lines: River Line (26 min walk)
Entertainment Center • Lines: River Line (27 min walk)