Free Quaker Meeting House

The Free Quakers came together and established their own place of worship here in 1783.

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Quick Facts

Location:

5th and Arch Streets

Significance:

Free Quakers who supported the American Revolution attended meetings here

Designation:

National Historical Park

Amenities

3 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Wheelchair Accessible

Located at 5th and Arch Streets, open Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am to 4 pm. 

At the time of the Revolution, a rift occurred among Pennsylvania Quakers, known as the Society of Friends. "Free" Quakers supported the Revolution, while the majority contended that there was no justifiable reason for going to war. Eventually disowned, or "read out of meeting," the Free Quakers established their own place of worship in this building in 1783.