Visit Founder's Hall (Thursday 9-2)

2101 South College Avenue,Philadelphia PA 19121

09 December, 2021

Description

Welcome back to Founder's Hall! The museum in Founder's Hall at Girard College has reopened for normal Thursday tour hours. The museum inside this monumental Greek-inspired building displays Stephen Girard’s personal belongings and Girard College history. Explore the complex life of America’s first multi-millionaire through his uniquely-preserved possessions from Philadelphia and around the world. Delve into the legacy of a school which has fascinated visitors since the 19th century, became the focus of a key civil rights case in the 20th century, and continues to educate financially-disadvantaged youth in the 21st century. In order to ensure a safe visit for everyone, Girard College has put in place new registration procedures and protocols for campus visitors. Please reserve a free tour time slot for your Founder's Hall visit (Please note that Founder's Hall will be closed on Thanksgiving and December 16)All Founder’s Hall visitors must must show proof of vaccinationMasks are required for all campus visitorsAll campus visitors need to check in with security at the main gate Parking is available on campus. We are also located on SEPTA Bus Routes 15 & 33 and a 1/2 mile west of the Girard Ave station on the Broad Street subway line. Founder’s Hall is a historic structure and is wheelchair accessible on the first floor only via a lift on the north side. Stairs are unavoidable to access the museum collections, located on the second floor, but modified first-floor tour presentations are available for groups with advance notice. For wheelchair access to the first floor please contact Kathy Haas, Director of Historical Resources, in advance at [email protected]