Mount Moriah Cemetery & Arboretum

06/07/2026

Thank you to all who attended our restoration seminar today. Atlas Preservation gave great insight into our monuments and helped train on cleaning and raising fallen stones. Wonderful chance to meet others interested in historic preservation from all over the tri-state.

06/06/2026

Today, on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, we remember William Thomas McKnight, Jr., known to friends and family as Bill and "Mac" to his fellow paratroopers. A West Philadelphia native, Bill joined the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division, completed jump school at Fort Benning, and shipped out to England in late 1943 to prepare for the liberation of France. In the early hours of June 6th, 1944, he parachuted into Normandy, only to be killed in action just two days later. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Bill is interred at Mount Moriah (Section K, Range 7, Lot 3), one of the many World War II veterans whose service and sacrifice are honored within our grounds.

06/06/2026

If you're headed over for our preservation seminar this morning. We'll be on the Philly side in the Masonic circle. Enter at 6201 kingsessing avenue and bare to your left. https://www.facebook.com/share/19HGdWBzYJ/ . Weather forecast is lovely, be prepared for sun.

06/06/2026

Looking for something to do tomorrow? ☀🪦 Spend the day learning hands-on conservation techniques from Jonathan Appell, CEO of Atlas Preservation, and help restore the historic gravestones of Mount Moriah Cemetery! Attendees will leave with practical preservation skills and the knowledge to make a lasting impact in historic cemeteries and communities everywhere.

Check out our event page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/share/1R3Lh7Boko/

06/04/2026

Company is coming!

Our restoration seminar is Saturday, and we wanna knock your socks off! https://fb.me/e/8D0kjj0lE
Join us to learn about restoration and preservation - totally free!!!
Thank you John Schmehl for your work this morning!

06/01/2026

We are excited to share that 8x10 art prints of Mausoleum Hill are now available through Printify! ✨

This breathtaking illustration of one of Mount Moriah's most iconic landmarks was generously donated by Chicago-based artist and author Landis Blair in support of our mission. Based on a photograph by Jenn O'Donnell, Landis captures the beauty of Mausoleum Hill with his unmistakable style and attention to detail.

By purchasing a print, you directly support the Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery and our work to restore and care for this sacred resting place, with a portion of every sale coming back to us.

🪦 Order yours here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8v8j5f
🖌 Explore more of Landis Blair’s work: https://www.landisblair.com/

05/31/2026

What a great opportunity! Free. Learn about stones, restoration and history. Everyone's invited. Regardless of your level of experience, there's something to learn! Even older kids are welcome. Bring something to munch on, a drink and a seat or ground pad!

05/28/2026

This growing season, we're asking for your help 🌱🪦☀

Each week, it costs approximately $250 to fuel the equipment that maintain our grounds. To help cover those costs, we are opening sponsorship opportunities to our community. Sponsors will be recognized across our social media platforms, website, and email newsletter as a thank you for their generosity.

Whether you are a local business seeking to give back, a family with ties to Mount Moriah, or someone who values historic preservation, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're ready to make a tangible impact and become a sponsor, please email us at [email protected].

05/27/2026