Independence Hall - birthplace of American founding documents

Independence Hall is the building where the Second Continental Congress met and where the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776; it later hosted the Constitutional Convention in 1787. The site is part of Independence National Historical Park and is interpreted for visitors through guided programs and exhibits. The building's historic courtroom and legislative chambers remain central to scholarly and public discussion of early American government. It is a frequent destination for school groups and residents studying the nation's founding history.