Independence National Historical Park, PA
Notice:
Requests for changes and cancellations should be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Should there be any problem with your reservation or refund, please contact Customer Service at 1-888-448-1474.
We welcome your comments or questions concerning our reservation service.
Please provide them by contacting Customer Service at 1-888-448-1474 or on-line at RECREATION.gov.
Billing Information: If you paid by bank card, your monthly statement will contain a reservation billing under the name "Recreation Gov 888-448-1474 NY". Please make note of this. If you have questions, please call the toll free number listed above.
Ticket Delivery Options: Tickets purchased in advance can be picked up at Will Call at the park on the day of your tour. Tickets need to be picked up at least 60 minutes before scheduled tour starts.
Changes: Individuals may change the date, time, and /or tour (within the same facility) prior to arrival by calling the toll free number. To change a reservation, the caller must be able to verify the name or phone number on the ticket reservation. The caller does not have to be the person named on the reservation. Upon arrival, changes may only be made by facility personnel depending on local policy and availability. Changes requested within 1 day of scheduled tour time must be made at the facility.
Cancellations: There are no refunds for tickets purchased for Independence Hall.
Service Fee: The $1.50 advance ticketing fee for the Washington Monument, Independence Hall, and the Frederick Douglas Home are non-refundable (including the shipping and handling fee for tickets that have been mailed to the customer).
Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency, every attempt will be made to notify customers and re-book the tour.
Changes to the Policies and Procedures: We reserve the right when necessary to modify reservation policies.
Current reservation policies are available on the Internet at: www.Recreation.gov and at participating NRRS field locations.
Description:
Independence Hall was constructed between 1732 and 1756 as the State House of the Province of Pennsylvania. From 1775 to 1783 (except for the winter of 1777 - 1778 when Philadelphia was occupied by the British Army) this was the meeting place for the Second Continental Congress. It was in the Assembly Room of this building that the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. In the same room the design of the American flag was agreed upon in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted in 1781, and the U. S. Constitution was drafted in 1787. The building, inside and out, has been restored whenever possible to its original late-18th century appearance. Most of the furnishing are period pieces. The "rising sun" chair used by George Washington as he presided over the Constitutional Convention is original. Visitors are admitted free of charge by tour only, with tours beginning in the East Wing. Visitors need a free timed ticket for the Independence Hall tours from March through December. Printed materials are available on request in 8 foreign languages (Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Russian).
Getting There:
Independence National Historical Park
1 North Independence Mall West
Philadelphia PA 08004
Independence Hall is located on Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Street. For more information log onto www.nps.gov/inde/visit.html.
Tickets for Independence are distributed at the Independence Visitor Center which is locations at 6th and Market Streets.
Tickets for Independence are distributed at the Independence Visitor Center which is located at 6th and Market Streets.
Map Driving Route
Phone Park for More Information:
Information:
(800)537-7676
Project Office:
(215)597-8787
