• 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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  • Band of Brother

    George Washington's Band of Brothers

    Join a park ranger for a tour of the portrait gallery that will introduce George Washington and his Generals. Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 3:00

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  • Gen. Washington

    Heroism During the American Revolution Tour

    Meet across Chestnut Street from Independence Hall. Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 3:00pm-4:30pm

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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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Did You Know?

Painting of George Washington

In the summer of 1793 “ten thousand people in the streets of Philadelphia …  threatened to drag Washington out of his house, and effect a Revolution in Government” but an outbreak of yellow fever dispersed the mob and saved the national government. (J Adams to T Jefferson, June 30, 1813)