• Daguerreotype of Edgar Allan Poe 1848

    Edgar Allan Poe

    National Historic Site Pennsylvania

Support Your Park

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Volunteers help to connect visitors with the many stories of Independence National Historical Park as well as helping to preserve the park. You can help this park in a variety of ways.

To apply please select one of the positions listed below and complete the on-line application.
For more information regarding the Independence National Historical Park volunteer program, please contact via
email Park Volunteer Coordinator
or by phone at 215-597-7130


Volunteer Application

Did You Know?

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While in the Army, Poe received the highest rank that an enlisted man could achieve: Sergeant Major. Normally it would take 20 years to reach the rank of Sergeant Major; Poe received the rank in 19 months.