Independence National Historical Park
Historic site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
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Independence National Historical Park is a federally protected historic district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that preserves several sites associated with the American Revolution and the nation's founding history. Administered by the National Park Service, the 55-acre (22 ha) park comprises many of Philadelphia's most-visited historic sites within the Old City and Society Hill neighborhoods. The park has been nicknamed "America's most historic square mile" because of its abundance of historic landmarks.
The centerpiece of the park is Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted by America's Founding Fathers in the late 18th century.
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Constitutional Convention (United States)
1787 meeting of U.S. state delegates
0.1 mi away
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
American free speech organization
0.2 mi away
Liberty Bell
Symbol of American independence and liberty
0.2 mi away
Independence Hall
Building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
0.1 mi away
Congregation Mikveh Israel
Synagogue in Philadelphia
0.1 mi away
Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Member-supported library and museum
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