Independence Hall
Independence Hall is a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
Hosting the drafting and signing of both foundational American governing documents within its walls, this modest colonial building holds an outsized place in American history.
The Birthplace of American Independence
Independence Hall hosted the drafting and adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, a foundational moment in American history.
Home to the Constitutional Convention
The building also hosted the Constitutional Convention, where delegates debated and eventually adopted the United States Constitution in 1787.
Housing the Liberty Bell
Independence Hall is closely associated with the nearby Liberty Bell, another significant symbol of American independence and freedom.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Independence Hall holds UNESCO World Heritage status, recognized for its profound significance to American and broader democratic history.
