National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Independence National Historical ParkAssemblyroom
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Independence National Historical Park
Archive
 

December 19 - Holiday Hours (December 24, 2007 - January 1, 2008) press release

December 18 - Independence National Historical Park's New Superintendent press release

December 13 - Plans Unveiled For Incorporating Archeological Findings Into President's House Site - press release and Handout

December 10 - Author Ann Rinaldi to Talk to Area Educators at Independence National Historical Park press release

November 30 - National Park Ornaments Displayed on the Official White House Christmas Tree press release

September 4 - Deshler-Morris House To Close For Renovations press release

September 4 - National Public Lands Day press release and flyer

August 23 - Franklin Court Centennial Announcement press release

July 26 - President's House Site Transition press release

July 8 - Declaration of Independence public reading press release

July 4 - Philly POPS Concert press release

June 18 - Old City Hall Security Plan press release

June 18 - "How Independence Hall became a World Heritage Site" Lesson Plan press release

May 23 - "Calling All Artist" press release

March 2007 - Walking Tour of Independence National Historical Park Available for Students Groups

March 2007 - Archaeology and Franklin Lessons at Independence National Historical Park

Photo of Glass Armonica  

Did You Know?
Did you know Benjamin Franklin is accredited with being the first American to invent a musical instrument? He invented the glass armonica in 1761 after seeing wine glasses being used to make musical sounds.

Last Updated: January 14, 2008 at 15:14 EST