An 18th century etching showing caricatures of two men fighting each other on the floor of congress.

Founding of a Republic, 1776 - 1800

Independence National Historical Park

  • 45 - 90 minutes
  • 6 tour stops

Visit key historical sites to discover the challenges our Founding Fathers faced in creating a new, republican, government.

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