Independence Hall

Independence Hall

Originally the home of the Pennsylvania Assembly and Supreme Court during the Colonial Era, the building was called the Pennsylvania State House. The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were adopted and signed here.

Completed in 1753, the building was the Pennsylvania State House, the home of the courts and legislature for the Province of Pennsylvania.

The Second Continental Congress met in the Assembly Chamber of the building during the American Revolution.

The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and United States Constitution were all signed at Independence Hall.

The building is now part of the larger Independence National Historical Park and listed as a World Heritage Site.


Location

Between 5th and 6th Street on Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
USA

Getting There

Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania can be reached by public transportation. The most convenient way to get there is by using the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) regional rail system. The Independence Hall station on SEPTA's Market-Frankford line is also within walking distance.

Additionally, SEPTA bus routes 5, 9, 17, 21, 33, 38, 42, 44, 47, 48, and 57 all stop near Independence Hall. Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are also available in the area.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Pennsylvania that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.