The History of Quakers: A Religious Revolution is a dynamic new experience featuring immersive displays, untold stories, and rarely seen artifacts at Arch Street Meeting House, one of Philadelphia's most significant historic sites. The three-centuries-old National Historical Landmark and museum in Old City welcomes visitors to explore the early origins of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and to witness their transformation from 17th-century spiritual radicals into leaders in the fight for religious freedom in the United States.
Discover the 1688 Germantown Petition Against Slavery - the first documented protest against enslavement in the U.S. - and stories of figures like Major Samuel Nicholas, the first commandant of the Continental Marines, who is interred within ASMH’s burial grounds.
The exhibit follows the Quaker values of equality, peace, and social change from the American Revolution to today.
The History of Quakers: A Religious Revolution will be on view beginning April 9, 2026. Visit the museum Thursday – Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM, and check HistoricASMH.org for updated hours.
A FREE Opening Reception will be held Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 5 PM – 7 PM at Arch Street Meeting House.