Laws & Policies

Superintendent's Compendium

Here you will find the Superintendent's Compendium for 2022 of Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements and Other Restrictions Imposed Under Discretionary Authority. Approved and signed by Cynthia MacLeod, Superintendent, April 20, 2022.

Firearms in National Parks

The law governing possession of firearms inside a national park changed on February 22, 2010.

Visitors may possess firearms within a national park unit provided they comply with federal, state, and local laws.

The role of the responsible gun owner is to know and obey the federal, state, and local laws appropriate to the park they are visiting. Learn more about Pennsylvania's gun laws.

Please remember that federal law prohibits firearms in certain park facilities and buildings. These places are marked with signs at public entrances.

Last updated: June 29, 2022

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

c/o Independence National Historical Park
143 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone:

215 965-2305
Due to the site's limited hours, visitors are advised to phone the Independence Visitor Center at the above number. Rangers at the visitor center (open 7 days a week) can answer questions and provide information about the Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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