honoring history through action

Historic Fair Hill offers programming in early literacy, community building, advocacy based history, and urban greening in the Fairhill neighborhood of North Philadelphia.
Historic Fair Hill’s mission is to:

1) preserve our historic Quaker burial ground, and assure that its history and the ideals of the people interred there continue to speak to the world, and


2) act as a collaborative partner in the revitalization of the Fairhill community through school partnerships for literacy, greening, and community engagement events.

About us

History

As a national historic site, we maintain and welcome visitors to the burial ground of great abolitionists and early women’s rights leaders.

Community Events

As a gathering and educational center, we host field trips, youth internship programming, and family friendly events.

Early Literacy

As a community partner for literacy, we support our Fairhill elementary schools by re-opening and staffing school libraries, providing reading buddies, hiring parents as classroom assistants, and offering family literacy workshops. 

Greening

As a center for community gardens and greening, we teach young people the skills of growing food and partner in seven gardens and street tree planting.

Upcoming Events

December 2025
Dec 13
13 December 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join us for a holiday celebration with stories, songs, hot cocoa, and more! Please also bring toys for kids ages 5-14 to support Toy Drives at our partner schools

January 2026
Jan 19
19 January 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join neighbors as we come together for a clean up and share words and songs to commemorate Dr King. Register Here: https://volunteer.globalcitizen365.org/opportunity/a0CVV000064k7NE

February 2026
Feb 07
07 February 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Rain date: February 14 A guided tour exploring the Black history and legacy rooted in Fairhill, highlighting stories of resilience, leadership, and community impact.

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