• Congress Voting Independence

    Independence

    National Historical Park Pennsylvania

"We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal..."

Independence Hall echoes these words. Nearby the old cracked Bell proclaims liberty. The spirit of Franklin is alive in his adopted city. Become part of America's journey in discovering its past.

Features

  • Independence Hall Tours

    Independence Hall Tours

    Independence Hall Tours - tickets are required (except January & February).

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  • Celebrate Presidents Day weekend

    Celebrate Presidents Day weekend

    Join a Park Ranger for a special tour of the many portraits of George Washington. Saturday & Sunday February 16th and 17th.

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  • February is Black History Month

    February is Black History Month

    Philadelphia was an important stop on the Underground Railroad. Learn more about the people and places with our many special programs in February.

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  • History Trading Cards

    Hey Kids! Come Face to Face with History

    Kids, collect "Faces of Independence", "Civil War to Civil Rights" and"Heroes of the Underground Railroad" trading cards.

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  • Gen. Washington

    Explore 225 years of We the People

    Celebrate the 225th Anniversary of the Constitutional Convention

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  • The Liberty Bell Center

    Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the Land

    The Liberty Bell Center offers a video presentation and exhibits about the Liberty Bell.

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  • The President's House

    The President's House Site

    The President's House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation.

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  • Social Media

    Join in the conversation

    Stay connected with what is happening...Twitter, Youtube, Facebook...

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  • Franklin Court Underground Museum

    Franklin Court Underground Museum (Closed)

    The Underground Museum in Franklin Court is undergoing an 18-month renovation to create a new museum dedicated to the life of Benjamin Franklin.

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Did You Know?

Drawing of Continental Navy Jack flag

The Continental Navy Jack, designed for Commodore Esek Hopkins during the American Revolution, is still in use today. The Secretary of the Navy reauthorized its use on all Navy ships in 2002. The flag is 13 alternating red and white stripes
with “Don’t Tread On Me” snake.