Independence Hall
add photosOpen by tour only. Admission is free, but between March 1 and December 31, tickets are still required for all persons touring Independence Hall, including infants.
The free tickets are timed and dated. You may get “walk-up” tickets at the Independence Visitor Center on the day of your visit. For a service charge of $1.50 per ticket, you may order tickets in advance through Spherix ticket reservation service at (800) 967–2283 or http:// reservations.nps.gov. Each individual may reserve up to six tickets.
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"Okay for older kids interested in history"
So, no surprise here. My toddler and Kindergartener were only slightly entertained by Independence Hall. I think older children who have a grasp of some of the History might really enjoy it.
I would not recommend taking children under age 8. They do provide a few fun things for younger chidlren to participate in, but my kids still weren't interested.
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"Historical and Educational"
As with many other historical attractions, this one is really more appropriate for older children and adults. The tour is best enjoyed after a visit to the Liberty Bell, so that a better understanding of the subject material can be gained. I had visited Independence Hall in my teens and remembered it being more interesting. I was slightly disappointed with the docent on this tour. Unfortunately, he spoke over not only the children’s heads but those of the adults in the room as well. I am an educated woman, but even I had trouble following some of his references. The time we spent wandering outside the buildings on our own was interesting, and the girls enjoyed hearing the stories I told, but I think you should be prepared to fill in the gaps for your children after the tour. Still, it was a historically significant place to visit and I recommend it. Tickets are free if purchased on the day of admission, but they run out quick. I recommend preordering them (at a cost of $1.50 from www.recreation.gov) or arriving at the Visitor’s Center early for your pick of tour times.
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"Fun with the Family"
It goes without saying that Independence Hall is a must-see for all ages. This building was originally known as the Pennsylvania State House, but in 1824 when GeneralLafayette returned to Philadelphia, he called it “the hall of independence,” and the name stuck.
The Declaration of Independence was adopted here, and the U.S. Constitution was written here. The Assembly Room has been restored to look exactly as it did in 1776.
Between 1790 and 1800, when Philadelphia was the capital of the United States, the Congress met in Congress Hall next door. On the other side of Independence Hall is Old City Hall, where the U.S. Supreme Court met from 1791 to 1800. Unlike many historic buildings, Old City Hall is wheelchair accessible.
1 family found this helpful
"live history"
definitely for kids who understand history this is the place where it all started!! kids will enjoy the walking through the different rooms where the fathers of our country created the US-of-A. There's also lots to see in the surrounding areas all just a short walk away - this is the heart of the historic district in Philly. We loved thinking were walking in the same cobblestones as past Presidents.
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"The Creation of a New Country"
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Independence Hall. The kids were prepared with a small history lesson of the importance of the Declaration of Independence. We made sure to do the tour first thing in the morning when the kids were fresh and well rested. The tour was somewhat crowded but we made sure the kids stayed to the front so they could see and hear what the guide was saying. The older the children and the more informed they are, the more they will get out of the tour.
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"It's history."
For adults or kids old enough to understand the historical importance of this place, this is a great place. For little kids, it's just an old building where they have to be quiet. Fortunately, the tour isn't particularly long, and you can stress how cool it is to be in this historic building. Just don't expect that there's anything hands-on for kids to do. (A Junior Ranger guide, picked up at the Independence Visitor Center, will help them to pay a little more attention so they can complete more pages.)
3 families found this helpful
"School age children and older will enjoy"
This is the quitessential school trip location. The history is exciting and interesting if you have kids who like learning about the nation's birth.
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