The Basics

The Bell. The Hall. And other fun-damentals.

The best way to appreciate the Historic Philadelphia story? Start here, with tips on how to get free tickets to Independence Hall. Then stroll over to the must-see Liberty Bell (no tickets needed). Or get the colorful story of America’s flagmaker at the Betsy Ross House. And dig this: fascinating artifacts from our Archeology lab at the Independence Living History Center. Historic Philadelphia. History that speaks to you.

Independence Hall
Tips on where and when to get your free tickets!
Liberty Bell
No tickets necessary for this must-see!
Betsy Ross House
Discover the story of America’s most famous flagmaker!
Independence Living History Center
See what we’ve dug up in our Archeology lab!

 

 

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