Arch Street Meeting House

Quaker was originally a nickname for worshipers who would “quake” when the spirit moved them during worship. Pennsylvania was founded as a Quaker colony in 1682, which is why there are so many Quakers in the state. The Quakers who worship at Arch Meeting House, like all Quakers, believe in equality, simplicity, social justice, and a direct personal connection with God, and this community has roots dating back to William Penn and the founding of Pennsylvania. The site contains Pennsylvania’s first burial ground and a Quaker meeting house, and an estimated 13,000–20,000 people are buried on the grounds. The building also contains a museum and worship space.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States