![]() NPS photo Independence Hall is the birthplace of America. The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed inside this building. The legacy of the nation's founding documents - universal principles of freedom and democracy - has influenced lawmakers around the world and distinguished Independence Hall as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is much history to explore - from the Georgian architecture, to Peale's Museum, to fugitive slave hearings - in addition to the founding of the nation. Planning a visit? Learn more about hours, tickets and programs. ![]() NPS photo The Assembly Room ![]() NPS photo Courtroom of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ![]() NPS photo Long Gallery ![]() NPS photo Pennsylvania's Supreme Executive Council met in this room in the 18th century. Later use of the room includes U.S. District Court, the scene of fugitive slave trials in the 1850s. Displayed on the table today is the surveyor's tool used by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon to determine the boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland. ![]() NPS photo Committee of the Assembly Chamber
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Last updated: July 27, 2017