• Congress Voting Independence

    Independence

    National Historical Park Pennsylvania

"We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal..."

Independence Hall echoes these words. Nearby the old cracked Bell proclaims liberty. The spirit of Franklin is alive in his adopted city. Become part of America's journey in discovering its past.

Features

  • Independence Hall Tours

    Independence Hall Tours

    Independence Hall Tours - tickets are required (except January & February).

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  • Happy Mother’s Day

    Happy Mother’s Day May 12 & 13

    Join a park ranger for a tour of the Portrait Gallery and hear stories about the “Founding Mothers” who inspire us with their courage.

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  • The Liberty Bell Center

    Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the Land

    The Liberty Bell Center offers a video presentation and exhibits about the Liberty Bell.

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  • Declaration of Independence

    The Charters of Freedom

    Read the texts of Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

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  • School Groups Tour ticket information

    School Groups Tour ticket information

    Tickets may be reserved up to one year in advance through the National Park Reservation system.

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  • Social Media

    Join in the conversation

    Stay connected with what is happening...Twitter, Youtube, Facebook...

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  • Franklin Court Underground Museum

    Franklin Court Underground Museum (Closed)

    The Underground Museum in Franklin Court is undergoing an 18-month renovation to create a new museum dedicated to the life of Benjamin Franklin.

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  • VIP

    Become a Volunteer

    We need your skills and expertise in order to achieve our mission.

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  • The President's House

    The President's House Site

    The President's House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation.

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Did You Know?

Photo of signing table

There are 39 names on the constitution but only 38 signers? John Dickinson  of Delaware gave permission to his colleague George Read to sign his name if he wasn't present.