EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mount Moriah Cemetery, spanning 142 acres across Southwest Philadelphia and Yeadon Borough, is a study in awe-inspiring contrasts and coexistence. Its rolling landscape is a fecund, sometimes wild oasis in the midst of dense housing stock,… Read More
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Posted: December 6, 2018 by admin
Strategic Plan for Mount Moriah Cemetery
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mount Moriah Cemetery, spanning 142 acres across Southwest Philadelphia and Yeadon Borough, is a study in awe-inspiring contrasts and coexistence. Its rolling landscape is a fecund, sometimes wild oasis in the midst of dense housing stock,… Read More
Amazon Smile Purchases Support the Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery
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Posted: March 11, 2018 by admin
3x your impact! From March 12-31, Amazon is tripling the donation rate on your first smile.amazon.com purchase! Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/45-2247158 and Amazon donates to Friends Of Mount Moriah Cemetery Inc.
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Posted: January 5, 2018 by admin
Weather Update – January 6 & 7, 2018
Due to snow drifts on both sides of the cemetery, all gates will remain locked on Saturday, January 6 and Sunday, January 7, 2018.
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Posted: June 19, 2017 by admin
Philly.com – “Researchers identify 718 nameless veterans buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery”
The work of board member Sam Ricks, the Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery, and student volunteers to identify “unknown” soldiers was featured on Philly.com. Read the article at: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/researchers-identify-718-nameless-veterans-buried-at-mount-moriah-cemetery-20170618.html
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Posted: August 15, 2016 by admin
“Stories of Grave Importance” – Free Performance Reading on September 10
Come hear the stories of residents interred at Mount Moriah as told by family, friends and historians. Learn about Mount Moriah’s rich 161 year old history. Saturday, September 10 at 6 p.m. This event is free and open… Read More
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Posted: August 10, 2016 by admin
A Glimpse of Philadelphia History at Mount Moriah
What Was Going On 150 Years Ago in August 1866…. 150 years ago, August 1866, in the United States, the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 had just been enacted in April 1866 over President Andrew Johnson’s veto –… Read More
The Gatehouse Facade is Now Stablized!
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Posted: July 29, 2016 by admin
Thank you all who contributed to the Herculean effort to preserve this historic structure that is the icon of Mount Moriah. There were many people behind the scenes working tirelessly to bring this project into fruition. The Mount… Read More
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Last Updated: July 10, 2016 by admin
Buy a Friends T-Shirt and Support the Cemetery!
T-shirts are in stock! They will be available at restoration events or you can pay online or via check and we’ll ship them to you. Shirts are available in medium, large, and x-large for $16.00 each plus a… Read More
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Posted: June 10, 2016 by admin
Mount Moriah Cemetery Awarded AIA Landmark Building Award
On June 8, 2016, Mount Moriah Cemetery was awarded the prestigious AIA Landmark Building Award for the Gatehouse. This award recognizes structures of architectural or historical significance. The Romanesque revival Gatehouse was designed by architect Stephen Decatur Button. This… Read More
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Posted: June 2, 2016 by admin
Upcoming Tours at Mount Moriah
Upcoming tours to be held at Mount Moriah: These events support by raising awareness and funds for our restoration efforts. Everyone is encouraged to attend an event! June 12 – Hidden City Tour (sold out!) June 18 –… Read More