In which building was the Declaration of Independence signed, a key site for America250?

The Declaration of Independence was signed in Independence Hall, a key historic site for America250.

Independence Hall stands in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was the meeting place of the Second Continental Congress in 1776. The building was then known as the Pennsylvania State House. It later became known as Independence Hall because of its association with the founding of the United States.

The Declaration was adopted on July 4, 1776, and the formal signing process followed. The building also hosted the Constitutional Convention in 1787, making it significant to both the Declaration and the U.S. Constitution.

Philadelphia was one of the leading cities designated for special semiquincentennial attention. Its role in the founding era made it a natural center for America250 events, including ceremonies connected with the anniversary and the national time capsule.