Liberty Bell CenterThis ordinary State House bell was transformed into an extraordinary symbol of liberty. 
President's House SiteThe original home is gone, but outdoor exhibits reveal much about President Washington and his household. 
Congress HallThe Congress of the U.S. met here for ten years (1790-1800) while Philadelphia served as the nation's capital. 
Legacies of Independence, West WingOn display are original printed documents and the silver inkstand believed to be the one used to sign the Declaration and U.S. Constitution. 
Second Bank of the United StatesOver 150 portraits of the founders grace the walls in this portrait gallery. 
Franklin Court CourtyardMuch has changed at this site, even just from when this photo was taken in 1950. 
Franklin Court Printing OfficeAlthough not Franklin's shop, this printing office tells the story of Franklin and printing. 
Washington SquareOne of the original five squares, this park features a memorial to George Washington and the unknown soldiers of the American Revolution. 
Merchants' Exchange BuildingNow park headquarters and home to a small lobby exhibit, this building was once the city's mercantile hub. 
Free Quaker Meeting HouseFree Quakers established their own place of worship in this building in 1783. 
City TavernThis tavern served as a popular gathering spot for businessmen, travelers, politicians, and the city's social elite. 
Germantown White HousePresident Washington held cabinet meetings here, and later lived here with his family and servants. 
Dolley Todd HouseHome to future First Lady Dolley Madison and her first husband, John Todd, this house later became a luncheonette. 
Declaration HouseThomas Jefferson and Robert Hemmings resided here when Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence. |
Last updated: August 18, 2026