About Us
 

Since 1682, the property located at 320 Arch Street has been actively and continuously used by Quakers and the community.

In 2011, Arch Street Meeting House became a National Historic Landmark and the Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust was formed. These two actions allowed Arch Street to commit to preserving Arch Street Meeting House and welcome the public in for programming to learn more about Quaker history.

Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust

As a private, nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation, Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust receives no ongoing federal, state, or local funding in support of its mission of preservation and education.

Mission:
Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust preserves, operates, and interprets the meeting house and grounds which will serve to increase public understanding of the impact and continued relevance of Quakers and Quaker history.

Vision:
Arch Street Meeting House will be the preeminent destination for experiencing and learning about Quakers’ unique contributions to society throughout history.

We rely on the light of continuing revelation in searching for and embracing diversity, equity and inclusion at Arch Street Meeting House. In fulfilling its mission to preserve and interpret its historic property, Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust intentionally works to attract, include, and respect all stakeholders. In telling the story of Quakers and history, we seek to be clear, accurate and honest; and to share these stories from a wide variety of perspectives.