Independence National Historic Park Overview
Independence National Historical Park contains important monuments that reflect key events in the history of America. Most significant is Independence Hall, considered the birthplace of the United States, where both the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were signed in 1776 and 1787 respectively. Nearby, the famous Liberty Bell is a hugely popular symbol of American freedom, as it was sounded at the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence; it was given its current name in the 19th century by the abolitionists who sought to end slavery. The park also reflects the period between 1790 and 1800, when Philadelphia was the capital of America, as it contains the home of the US Supreme Court (Old City Hall) and the meeting place of the US Congress (Congress Hall) during that time.
Air: Philadelphia International Airport. Rail: Train: 30th Street Station. Underground: Market Street Station. Road: Bus: Public services.
Contact Addresses
Independence National Historical Park, 143 South Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Tel: (215) 965 2305 (visitor information)
Website: www.nps.gov/inde
Tourist Information
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
1515 Market Street, Suite 2020, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
Tel: (215) 636 3300. Fax: (215) 636 3327. E-mail: info@pcvb.org
Website: www.pcvb.org or www.gophila.com
Office of Tourism and Marketing
Department of Community and Economic Development, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Fourth Floor, Commonwealth Keystone Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225, USA
Tel: (717) 787 5453 or (800) 237 4363 (toll free USA and Canada only).
Fax: (717) 787 0687. E-mail: feedback@experiencepa.com
Website: www.experiencepa.com
Pennsylvania Tourism
Molasses House, Clove Hitch Quay, Plantation Wharf, London SW11 3TN, UK
Tel: (020) 7738 9422. Fax: (020) 7924 3171.
E-mail: penn@destination-marketing.co.uk
Location
United States
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