• Washington Square - We begin at Washington Square, its beauty belying its original purpose as a potter’s field.
• Independence Mall - Before the area around Independence Hall became the tourist-friendly area it is today, it was a neighborhood with a long history of forgotten burials.
• National Constitution Center - While building the museum, archeologists found tons of expected, and unexpected, items. We will be outside the museum, exploring where the archeologists searched.
• Franklin Square - Franklin Square was always a place meant for the public but that didn’t stop some communities from burning their dead here, and abandoning them.
• Betsy Ross House - While the Betsy Ross house has plenty of interesting burial stories, the main attraction is across the street, under an unassuming condo building.

• Guiding Services

• Bottled water

Philadelphia is home to numerous burial sites of its past residents. Since its establishment in 1682, the city has developed streets, subways, buildings, and parking lots over these long-forgotten graves. Consequently, unexpected discoveries frequently happen during excavations in the city.

Join an intriguing and enlightening exploration of the forgotten graves in Old City Philadelphia. This adventure is sure to reveal fascinating stories and might make you think twice about where you walk.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.