Although the house was demolished in 1832, the foundations still remain visible in this unique exhibit focusing on the contradiction of liberty and enslavement in the new nation. NPS photo.| www.nps.gov
Plan your visit in the Independence Visitor Center. Ask our knowledgeable park rangers about Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Center, and other sites. City concierge staff will gladly assist you with information about lodgings and restaurants. NPS photo| www.nps.gov
The West Wing of Independence Hall contains original printed 18th century documents as well as the inkstand most likely used to sign the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. NPS photo| www.nps.gov
Gaze into the Supreme Court chamber and imagine the arguments that took place here in the 1790s over issues still familiar today, like state's rights. NPS photo| www.nps.gov
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During your visit, be sure to talk to our knowledgeable park rangers to hear the story of the Liberty Bell. The building also offers self-guided exhibits about this now famous symbol of liberty. NPS photo| www.nps.gov
See the room where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were both signed. NPS photo| www.nps.gov
Built as the Philadelphia County Courthouse, Congress Hall was home to the U.S. Congress from 1790 to 1800, when Philadelphia served as the temporary capital of the United States. Presidents Washington and Adams were both inaugurated in this building. NPS photo| www.nps.gov