Welcome to Historic Eden Cemetery

Since its beginning, Eden has been a steward of the history and culture of a people, of communities made invisible, and of Philadelphia’s earliest African American burial grounds and cemeteries. With over 90,000 persons entrusted to our care, it is the final resting place of many distinguished residents. Monuments throughout the cemetery eternally memorialize the lives of many thousands, who are an important part of history, and the communities that they represent. 

Historic Eden offers a unique cultural, educational, and historical resource in the Greater Philadelphia, Delaware Valley, and the Southeastern Pennsylvania area. The past, present, and future converge at Eden, reflecting a broad spectrum of American history, heritage, culture and memory. Eden offers tours and events designed to educate and connect the past with the present and the future.

Eden looks to the future with a continued focus on stewardship and service, with a strong consideration of how the cemetery will adapt to the ever-changing needs of the community, so that Eden can continue to preserve memory and to provide stewardship and service well into the next century.

Eden, a proud member of ASALH - the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, is part of the Pennsylvania Hallowed Grounds, the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Please contact us for your burial, memorial, and research needs. Our gates are open daily, 8:00am to 4:30pm.