Two-story 18th century marble building with six columns.

Grand Reopening of the First Bank of the United States

Independence National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Jul 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
  • Free

Join Independence National Historical Park and Independence Historical Trust invite for the grand reopening and public ribbon cutting for the historic First Bank of the United States.Following a multi-year, $43 million rehabilitation, the landmark building will reopen to the public for the first time in decades as part of the national lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary.

The ceremony will feature remarks from representatives of Independence National Historical Park, Independence Historical Trust, Drexel University exhibition partners, government officials, major project supporters, and other invited dignitaries, followed by the official ribbon-cutting and reopening of the building to the public.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

120 S. 3rd Street

Latitude and Longitude 39.948057, -75.146376

Schedule

Date:

Jul 1, 2026

Time:

9:30 AM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Ribbon cutting event will take place at 9:30 am and the building will open at 11 am.

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