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Independence National Historical Park

The old cracked Bell still proclaims Liberty and Independence Hall echoes the words, "We the People." Explore Franklin's Philadelphia and learn about the past and America's continuing struggle to fulfill the Founders' Declaration that "all men are created equal."
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Tickets needed for tours of Independence Hall

Visit Independence

Independence Hall Tours - tickets are required (except January & February). First come, first served! Pick up free tickets to tour Independence Hall at the Independence Visitor Center (6th & Market Sts.) Visitor Center open daily from 8:30am to 5pm.

Advance Ticket Information - Online and by phone

School/Group Ticket Information 

Teachers: are you planning a field trip?  Click here for a list of our FAQs (frequently asked questions).

Accessibility Information for Park Visitors

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Monument is open Wednesday-Sunday from 12:00pm-4:00pm. (Third and Pine Streets)
 
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Historic Sites

The Underground Museum in Franklin Court is closed for an
18-month project to create the new Benjamin Franklin Museum.
The courtyard and other buildings will remain open. Access to the courtyard will only be from Market Street. There is no access from the Chestnut Street side.


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

Preserving the Tower of Independence Hall
The Tower of Independence Hall recently underwent an extensive rehabilitation project. This project, which began in July 2010, has now been completed.

Video about tower rehabilitation project

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Complete list of our historical places
 
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TOURS AROUND THE PARK

Happy Birthday Thaddeus Kosciuszko Celebrate Thaddeus Kosciuszko's Birthday (February 4, 1746) all weekend. Join a Park Ranger for a special tour of the Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank featuring Kosciuszko and other notable foreign Generals who helped America win independence. 2:00 PM Saturday and Sunday, February 4 & 5.

The Many Faces of George Washington Celebrate George Washington's Birthday with this special tour of the many portraits of Washington. The Portrait Gallery also features a portrait of Martha Washington and his many friends and comrades. Join a Park Ranger to see the generals, diplomats and congressmen he knew. 2:00pm at the Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank Wednesday, February 18 and Thursday, February 19

The Underground Railroad in Philadelphia During the 18th and 19th centuries Philadelphia was an important stop on the Underground Railroad. Learn more about the people and places connected to this important era in Black history during this 30 minute slide program at the Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank at 1:00. Saturdays in February

The President's House Learn more about the house that stood at the corner of 6th and Market Streets and the various individuals (both free and enslaved) that lived there. This 30 minute slide program will be shown at the Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank at 1:00. Sundays in February

Independence Library and Archives information

Historical Documents Download the source documents that shaped the United States. Read about the important contributions of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Paine, Franklin, and others.

Independence First Bloom program
First Bloom is a National Park Foundation program that connects kids between 4th and 6th grades to nature and national parks
 
 

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Independence National Historical Park
143 S. Third Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Phone

Visitor Information
(800) 537-7676

Park Headquarters
(215) 597-8787

Fax

(215) 861-4950

Climate

Four distinct seasons with moderately cold winter and hot, humid summer. January average temperature, 33 degrees Fahrenheit; July average temperature, 75 degrees; average yearly rainfall, 41 inches; normal seasonal snowfall, 21 inches.
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Did You Know?
From 1790 to 1800 Philadelphia was the Capital of the United States. During that time, city, county, and state government offices were all on the same block of Chestnut Street, between 5th and 6th.
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Last Updated: January 30, 2012 at 14:31 MST

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