Girard College Historical Campus Tour

Thursday, March 26, 3 PM

Take a free guided tour behind the 10-foot wall of Girard College to explore its history and architecture.

Enjoy a guided tour behind the famous 10-foot wall of Girard College with Director of Historical Resources Kathy Haas. As we stroll around this 43-acre oasis in the middle of the city, we’ll talk about Stephen Girard, the 19th-century multi-millionaire who left his fortune to create a school for financially-disadvantaged children; the monumental architecture of the school, including Founder’s Hall, a National Historic Landmark; the generations of students who have lived and learned here (and still do); and the powerful civil rights activism that led to the school’s desegregation.

The tour will begin in the front vestibule of Founder’s Hall

Before you go

• This walking tour covers approximately a mile of flat ground.
• Because Girard College is an active school, you will quickly check in with security when arriving on campus. Please bring a government ID.
• Parking is available for free on-site; we are also accessible by several bus lines and are a half-mile walk from the Girard Avenue subway stop.