Explore the history of a unique faith community—the New Jerusalem Society of Frankford (Swedenborgian)—organized in 1817 as a Free-Will Baptist church on Hedge and Bowser (now Plum) Streets. HSF Board member Gail McCormick, author of a new book on Philadelphia’s Swedenborgians, will orient guests in the related gallery exhibit at 10 a.m. The walking tour will follow, making several stops in East Frankford, including the society’s last church building on Paul Street, a Gothic-style chapel designed by Philadelphia architect William F. Gray. The tour will include a few stops on Frankford Avenue and Griscom Street on the loop back to the Historical Society.

Attendees are welcome to spend time at the Frankford Historical Society after the tour. Light refreshments will be provided.