Benjamin Rush Garden

Located at the former site of Benjamin Rush’s home, this garden offers a peaceful green oasis amid Philadelphia’s busy streets. The garden surrounds the Bicentennial Bell with pathways, planting beds, and lighting, and is fully accessible via a ramp connecting its upper and lower levels. Its plantings reflect the scientific curiosity of the 18th century, when Philadelphia figures such as Benjamin Franklin and William Bartram exchanged seeds with counterparts in England as part of a growing network of botanical knowledge. In summer, leafy shrubs and groundcovers soften the surrounding brick walls, creating a tranquil setting beside Bishop William White’s former home.