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Independence National Historical Park
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By Mail
Independence National Historical Park
143 South Third Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

By Phone
Visitor Information
(215) 965-2305

Visitor Information (TTY)
(215) 597-1785 (TTY)

Headquarters
(215) 597-8787

By Fax
215-861-4950

E-Mail

Special Use Permit Office: 215-597-9205

 

 

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Did You Know?
Many American patriots owned slaves before, during or after the Revolution. Here are a few you might know: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Rush, James Madison, Robert Morris, and James Wilson. Many of them spoke out against slavery, but only Washington freed 124 people by his will.

Last Updated: October 02, 2007 at 16:24 EST