Independence National Historical Park | Audacy

Philadelphia City Council puts more funding into 2026 celebration amid federal cuts to Independence Park

February 21, 2025
Carpenters' Hall to host Tuesday tea parties with historic characters in February

January 25, 2025
Bicentennial Bell, a gift to the US from Queen Elizabeth II, officially hoisted on the grounds of brand-new display A garden surrounding the historic bell is expected to open to the public this summer

May 1, 2024
For America's 250th, a special bell, hidden for a decade, gets a new home

November 2, 2023
First Bank of U.S. to reopen as museum Its debut will be in April 2026, just in time for the nation's 250th birthday

July 10, 2023
Vandal writes ‘human trafficer’ on Old City statue Someone defaced the statue with the words ‘human traffic[k]er’ in permanent marker

April 18, 2023
National Park Service investigating Christmas Eve arson in Carpenters’ Hall Authorities asking public for help in investigation

December 29, 2022
KYW To-Do List: Scarecrow season, modified Restaurant Week, and more things to do from a distance this weekend

September 11, 2020
An event honoring those who help connect Philadelphia to the world

December 14, 2019
Youths to pick up trash at shutdown-affected national parks, including Independence

January 4, 2019