Independence National Historical Park preseves several sites associated with the American Revolution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It comprises much of the historic area of downtown (or "Center City") where Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the National Constitution Center are located, along with dozens of other historic buildings and educational centers. The park, which covers 45 acres, is administered by the National Park Service.

Administrative history

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The national historical park was authorized on June 28, 1948, and established on July 4, 1956. On March 16, 1959, it incorporated the Old Philadephia Customs House (Second Bank of the United States) which had been designated a national historic site on May 26, 1939. As with all historic areas administered by the National Park Service, the Independence was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. Independence Hall was designated a World Heritage Site on October 24, 1979.

Park sites

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Features of Independence NHP include:

• Bishop White House
• Carpenters' Hall
• Christ Church
• City Tavern
• Congress Hall
• Declaration House
• Deshler-Morris House
• Franklin Court
• Free Quaker Meeting House
• Great Essentials Exhibit
• Independence Hall
• Independence Visitor Center
• Liberty Bell Center
• Merchants' Exchange Building
• Mikveh Israel Cemetery
• National Constitution Center
• New Hall Military Museum
• Old City Hall
• Philosophical Hall
• Second Bank of the United States
• Todd House

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