Why You Should Visit the Independence Hall

Figure 1: Independence Hall Taken from https://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/independencehall.htm

When it comes to visiting historical sites in America, the best place to start is the Independence Hall for both American citizens and foreigners. The building is over 269 years old and houses crucial information about how America was born. If you visit this historical site today, you would have the opportunity to see copies of the independence declaration, constitution, and confederation articles. Inside the independence hall, the seats used by the Continental Congress and drafters of the US constitutions are intact and well preserved. Also, the site houses the seat and materials President Washington used when leading meetings before and after independence. The things that may interest you the most are the silver inkstand used to sign American independence and the famous Liberty Bell. From the outside, visitors of Independence Hall can have a clear view of the undistorted Georgian architecture used to construct the building. 

Today, some historical sites have undergone enormous modification that makes them lose historical taste. However, Independence Hall is one of the most preserved buildings because 70% of its appearance and materials are unmodified. Independence Hall is open to anyone who wishes to see and experience the foundation of the US government. It can be found on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In order to prevent overcrowding inside the building, this historical site has strict schedules and protocols. There is the main gate where everyone passes for a security check. After accessing the compound, one must have a ticket that costs $1 to gain access to the building. Each tour inside the Independence Hall takes at least 20 minutes, which is enough to see and learn about its components. Usually, the site opens at 9 am and closes at 5 pm. Therefore, you should arrive at most 20 minutes before 5 pm to ensure that you will have enough time to explore the site. Moreover, the site maintains a high level of security which means you cannot carry a knife or a gun if you intend to visit Independence Hall.