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Independence National Historical Park
Hours and Location

Hours
The staff welcome reference queries from National Park Service staff, its contractors and cooperating agencies, and the general public by telephone, fax, mail, e-mail, or in person.

  •  The Reading Room is open for use Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  •  The public, park contractors, post-secondary students and teachers are invited to use the Library & Archives by appointment only. Click here for contact information.

  •  Weekend hours available to Interpretation & Visitor Services staff only by arrangement with supervisors on Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location
The Library & Archives is located on the third floor of the Merchants' Exchange Building, 143 South Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Painting of George Washington  

Did You Know?
George Washington, the nation’s first president, ran his two administrations in Philadelphia from his rented house near the corner of Sixth and Market Streets. Wife Martha, two young grandchildren and as many as 24 servants, including enslaved men and women from Mount Vernon, made up his household.

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Last Updated: January 16, 2008 at 16:45 EST