Of all his inventions, the one Benjamin Franklin enjoyed most was the glass armonica. Give it a try at the Benjamin Franklin Museum, where you can explore Franklin's life and legacy through his character traits (fee applies).
Come see the international symbol of freedom in all its glory. Learn about the Liberty Bell's legacy as a symbol of protest and celebration, from its humble beginnings as the State House bell to its use as a rallying cry to end slavery and an inspiration to the modern civil rights movement. And don't forget to get that photo!
Discover the pivotal role that the printed word played in the American Revolution and the founding of the nation as rangers demonstrate printing—18th-century style.
Browse the shelves in the Independence Square Museum Store for that perfect gift - for yourself or others. Participating in the NPS passport program? You can add to your stamp collection here!
President-elect Abraham Lincoln made a stop at Independence Hall in 1861 as he journeyed to Washington D.C. for his inauguration. Today, a plaque outside Independence Hall indicates where Lincoln stood when he raised the flag that day.
Find the footsteps in the ground at the President’s House Site. They represent Martha Washington's enslaved maid's flight to freedom. Look for Oney Judge’s name, and the names of eight other enslaved servants, on the wall nearby.
