A color photo of the Gloria Dei Church steeple during a sunset in Philadelphia.
The church building at Gloria Dei 'Old Swedes' has been in use since 1700, making it the oldest church building in Pennsylvania and the second oldest in the United States. The steeple was completed in 1703. NPS Photo

Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site

National Historic Site · Pennsylvania · National Park Service

Before Pennsylvania there was New Sweden. Discover this last historic link to a forgotten past. Visit the church's pastoral surroundings and its burial ground of patriots and ordinary citizens alike.

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Know before you go

Phone
215-389-1513
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

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Things to do

Highlights: American Revolution · Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite · Religion and Spirituality · Churches · Transportation

Activities & features: Museum Exhibits

Photos

  • A color photo of the Gloria Dei Church yard showing tombstones with the church in the background.
    NPS Photo
  • A color photo of the interior of Gloria Dei Church showing the pulpit and a stained glass window.
    NPS Photo
  • A color photo of a model tall ship hanging inside Gloria Die Church.
    Library of Congress Photo
  • A 19th century photograph of the Gloria Dei Church, with the cemetery in the foreground.
    Library of Congress Photo

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12