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Christ Church Burial Ground

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Weathered gravestones fill the resting place of five signers of the Declaration of Independence and other Colonial patriots. The best-known is Benjamin Franklin; he lies alongside his wife, Deborah, and their son, Francis, who died at age four. According to local legend, throwing a penny onto Franklin's grave will bring you good luck. The burial ground is open to the public—except in January and February—for regular visits for the first time in 150 years.

  • Cost: $2
  • Open: Mar.-Nov., Mon.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. noon-4; Dec., weekdays noon-4, Sat. 10-4, Sun. noon-4
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