Yellow Fever Tour

Step back and confront the reality of Philadelphia's most devastating epidemic on our Yellow Fever Tour at Christ Church Burial Ground. In late summer 1793, a terrifying fever swept through the nation's capital, taking thousands of lives and sending panic through the streets.

This guide-led tour leads you through the grounds where both victims and key figures of the outbreak. As you walk among the headstones, you will explore 18th-century medical theories, the breakdown of civic life, and the remarkable stories of care and courage that emerged during a citywide crisis.

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Christ Church Burial Ground, 420 Arch Street, Philadelphia, United States

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