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Films shown at the Independence Visitor Center.
FREE
There are two short National Park Service films which play throughout the day at the Independence Visitor Center and provide visitors with an overview of the park stories.

"Independence"

"Choosing Sides"

8:45am
9:30am

9:15am
9:45am

10:15am

11:00am

10:15am
10:45am
11:15am


11:45am

11:45pm
12:15pm
12:45pm

12:30pm

1:15pm
1:45pm

1:15pm
2:00pm
2:45pm

2:15pm
2:45pm
3:15pm

3:30pm
4:15pm
5:00pm
5:45pm

3:45pm
4:15pm
4:45pm
5:15pm
5:45pm
6:15pm


ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE


The film "Independence", directed by John Huston and created for the Bicentennial in 1976. In 30 minutes, visitors get a quick overview of the history that took place in Philadelphia from 1774 to 1800. The movie opens with Franklin, Washington, Jefferson, and others coming back and reliving the historic events which took place in Philadelphia at our nation's founding. These include the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitutional Convention, and the inauguration of President John Adams.

The second film is "The History Channel's Choosing Sides: Young Voices on the Revolution." Four young actors portray teenagers who actually lived in Philadelphia, using the words they wrote in letters and diaries. Not all of them supported the American Revolution and the film presents their differing opinions and experiences.

These movies are shown throughout the day. Please ask at the National Park Service desk in the visitor center for exact times. The phone number for the Independence Visitor Center is 215-965-2305.

Did You Know?

Drawing of Continental Navy Jack flag

The Continental Navy Jack, designed for Commodore Esek Hopkins during the American Revolution, is still in use today. The Secretary of the Navy reauthorized its use on all Navy ships in 2002. The flag is 13 alternating red and white stripes with “Don’t Tread On Me” snake.