• The Assembly Room

    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Declaration of Independence

    The Charters of Freedom

    Read the texts of Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

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  • Social Media

    Join in the conversation

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

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  • School Groups Tour ticket information

    School Groups Tour ticket information

    Tickets may be reserved up to one year in advance through the National Park Reservation system.

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  • VIP

    Become a Volunteer

    We need your skills and expertise in order to achieve our mission.

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  • Project Write logo

    Project Write @ Independence

    Project Write teens recently graduated from a two week summer program to explore the power of words. See where the journey took them...

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Did You Know?

Photo of NPS staff with visitors at Declaration House

Thomas Jefferson wrote the rough draft of the Declaration in only a few days? He spent a period of two weeks refining it and even gave a copy to John Adams and Benjamin Franklin for their review.