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Real Philadelphia History: Captain Gustavus Conyngham

  • St. Peter's Churchyard 313 Pine Street Philadelphia, PA, 19106 United States (map)

Real Philadelphia History: Captain Gustavus Conyngham
Sunday, November 30 at 1pm
St. Peter’s Churchyard | 3rd & Pine Sts.

Come learn about a great Philadelphia naval hero Captain Gustavus Conyngham, who is buried near the school at St. Peter’s Churchyard. (He actually has two graves.) Capt. Conyngham took the Revolutionary War to the English Channel, where he terrorized the British. Learn why this extraordinary privateer was never recognized for his unwavering courage and career.

Please RSVP to this free event by emailing Jim@realphillyhistory.com, and typing, “I want to salute Captain Conyngham” in your subject line.

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