Contents

a. THE PROVINCIAL STATE HOUSE

b. TWO CENTURIES OF INDEPENDENCE HALL

c. THE STATE HOUSE AND INDEPENDENCE

d. "TO FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION"

e. AFTER 1800

f. INDEPENDENCE SQUARE

g. EVOLUTION OF A SHRINE

h. STORY OF A SYMBOL

i. GUIDE TO THE AREA

j. HOW TO REACH THE PARK

k. ABOUT YOUR VISIT

l. ADMINISTRATION

m. RELATED AREAS

n. SUGGESTED READINGS

For additional information, visit the Web site for
Independence National Historical Park
or view their Official National Park Handbook (#115):

Historical Handbook Number Seventeen
1954
Revised 1956

This publication is one of a series of handbooks describing the historical and archeological areas in the National Park System administered by the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior. It is printed by the Government Printing Office and may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D.C. 20402 Price 40 cents

The National Park System, of which Independence National Historical Park is a unit, is dedicated to conserving the scenic, scientific, and historic heritage of the United States for the benefit and enjoyment of its people.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Stewart L. Udall, Secretary

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Conrad L. Wirth, Director