A large red brick building with multiple windows and a large door.

Congress Hall Tour

Independence National Historical Park

  • 15 - 45 minutes
  • 9 tour stops

Explore the two floors of Congress Hall. The United States Congress met in this building from 1790 to 1800 while Washington D.C. was under construction. Discover the challenges, successes of that decade while viewing the building's impressing architecture and unique features.

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