Renowned for the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was authored, there is actually quite alot to see and do beyond the already mentioned highlights. It has over 20 buildings open to the public within this small Historical Park. Sightseeing and walking are popular activities within the park. Facilities and services are numerous in the city surrounding the park. For further information contact the Superintendent, 313 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or call 215-597-8974.

All the pictures below are from Independence National Historic Park, using various film and digital cameras.

Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was authored. This is near Chestnut and 6th.
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Colonial drum and fife outside of Library Hall. This is one block from Independence Hall at 5th and Chestnut.
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Ben Franklin leading the colonial drum and fife outfit. This shot is between the Library Hall and the 2nd Bank of the US.
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The 2nd Bank of the US which is an excellent example of Greek Revival architecture. Inside are many portraits of early Americans, many by Charles Wilson Peale.
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Carpenters Hall, found at 4th Street between Chestnut and Walnut.
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Carpenters Hall and the park grounds as photographed from 3rd Street near Walnut.
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Washington Square Park, located at 7th St and Walnut. Washington's statue oversees the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the Revolutionary War. The inscribed words "Freedom is a Light for which many Men have Died in Darkness" says it all!
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The park grounds at Washington Square Park.
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To continue the tour of the Philadelphia area and the Revolutionary era, visit the Valley Forge website by World from the Web.

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Further information can be found at this Independence National Historic Park site, hosted by the National Park service.