History & Culture

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Stories

Learn about the Constitutional Convention, the Liberty Bell, and more.

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Places

Read about the history of the places associated with the birth of the nation.

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People

Learn about the people behind the revolutionary ideas.

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Research

The park's Library and Archives - open by appointment only - are located in the Merchants' Exchange Building at 3rd and Walnut Streets.

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Preservation

Preservation at the park includes everything from shards of pottery to historic structures and cultural landscapes.

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Resources

Looking for the nation's founding documents? Use these links to explore a variety of historical documents.

Last updated: October 8, 2017

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Mailing Address:

143 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone:

(215) 965-2305

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