Tomorrow is Thomas Jefferson's birthday (April 13, 1743). His legacy is enduring and complicated. How do you think he should be remembered?

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The #BicentennialBell reads: For the People of the United States from the People of Britain, 4 July 1976, LET FREEDOM RING

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The #BicentennialBell 🔔 officially has a new home! This morning, the Bell (a 1976 gift from the People of Great Britain to the People of the United States, presented by #QueenElizabethII ) was installed at IndependenceNPS 🇺🇸 in the garden at 3rd & Walnut.

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Join a 283rd birthday celebration for Charles Willson Peale with the APS and IndependenceNPS 🇺🇸 on Sunday, April 14. Visitors will be able to channel their inner naturalist through activities including drawing, identifying fossils, and more! amphilsoc.org/events/family-…

#OTD March 22, 1797: President Adams writes to his wife Abigail complaining that George Washington's servants left the President's House in a shambles after 'Scandalous Drinking and Disorder'.

🏗 B I G things happening at the future site of the #BicentennialBell Garden! This weekend, Holzman Iron Studios and team installed the 19' 3' armature that will hold the 6-ton bell.

We're super excited for what's next ... 🔔

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ICYMI: Our March Newsletter is Here!

We're springing forward into history with new seasonal hours at IndependenceNPS 🇺🇸. Enjoy the nice weather and take some time to visit Philadelphia's National Park!

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#OnThisDay in 1776, John Barry received his first captain's commission in the Continental Navy. He would later earn the rank of Commodore and is considered a father of the Navy.

A statue of him can be found at IndependenceNPS 🇺🇸 nearby the Museum.

Spring is just around the corner 🌷 Enjoy warmer temps and sunnier days at the Best Park in History!

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Born in Philadelphia in 1792, Francis Johnson became widely known as a talented fiddle player and was the first Black composer to have his compositions published as sheet music. His band was featured at a ball held for the Marquis de Lafayette. #BHM

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Happy birthday (observed) George Washington! The park is open today.

Due to the forecasted winter storm, park buildings will open at 11AM on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Happy Valentine's Day! There are so many reasons to ❤️ IndependenceNPS 🇺🇸. Tell us why you love the park 🫶

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🔔 Here’s a sneak peek of the iconic Bicentennial Bell getting ready for its historic relocation! More exciting details about the bell’s relocation to come! #BicentennialBell #PhillyHistory
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#ParkChat A 6) On my last visit to IndependenceNPS 🇺🇸 I learned all about Thaddeus Kosciuszio-he is such a fascinating character of revolutionary history-he is worthy of his own musical!

Happy February! It might be a short month, but IndependenceNPS 🇺🇸 is never short on history. Come visit Philadelphia's National Park and learn how our history is America's history!

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We are pleased to announce our 2024 Governing Board Officers and Board of Directors. Thank you for volunteering your time and talents as we support IndependenceNPS 🇺🇸 and the vibrant gateway communities in Philadelphia's Historic District.

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Happy birthday Thaddeus Kosciuszko! The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial will be open this Saturday, February 3rd and Sunday, February 4th from 12pm to 4pm.

This morning, the National Freedom Day Association held its 82nd annual wreath laying ceremony at the Liberty Bell. National Freedom Day celebrates the day that President Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution forever ending slavery in the United States.

🎉 Philly's Historic District gears up for America's 250th! Exciting projects underway in the nation's most historic square mile. Gratitude to IndependenceNPS 🇺🇸 and Independence Historical Trust, and all our amazing neighbors and partners🇺🇸 bit.ly/428hD5u