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April 2009 - Renovation Planned for Independence Hall [press release]

January 2009 - Celebrate Inauguration Day on Independence Mall - [press release]

November 2008 - Geotechnical Work to Begin at President's House Site - [press release]

July 4th Activities [press release]

July 8th - Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence [press release]

January 17 - Independence National Historical Park Now Offers Cell Phone Audio Tour [press release & flyer listing of stops]


 

 

 

 

 
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.

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Last Updated: April 13, 2009 at 11:56 EST