In which building was the Declaration of Independence adopted, as commemorated by America250?

The Declaration of Independence was adopted in Independence Hall, as commemorated by America250.

The building was originally called the Pennsylvania State House. On July 4, 1776, delegates of the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration in its Assembly Room. The building acquired the name Independence Hall during the 19th century, reflecting its association with the declaration and the founding of the United States.

The same building hosted other important events. The Continental Congress established the Continental Army there in June 1775 and appointed George Washington as its commander. In 1787, delegates met there for the Constitutional Convention, which produced the United States Constitution.

Independence Hall stands in Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes the building and nearby historic locations. The hall’s connection with both the Declaration and the Constitution makes it one of the most important surviving sites associated with America250.