The Pennsylvania State House where Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence is now called Independence Hall.
The building stands in Philadelphia and served as the meeting place of the Second Continental Congress. On July 4, 1776, delegates adopted the Declaration there, making the building one of the most important sites associated with America250.
The structure was originally known as the Pennsylvania State House. Its later name, Independence Hall, reflects its connection with both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution, which was debated and signed there in 1787.
The Liberty Bell was also associated with the Pennsylvania State House, although it was not created specifically for the Declaration’s adoption. Independence Hall is part of Independence National Historical Park and is recognized as a major symbol of American founding history.