ALT U.S. Park Ranger Mike stands in front of Independence Hall with a hockey stick. NPS Photo / T. Lacy

ALT An aerial shot of Independence Mall looking north during the summer. Independence Hall is below and overlooks three blocks of open space flanked by trees. NPS Photo / T. Lacy

ALT A map with an arrow pointing to the new security entrance on Independence Square.

ALT A brick wall with an opening for a short set of stairs and an accessibility ramp

ALT Independence Hall with a green tent in the foreground.

ALT Bronze statue of George Washington with a brick building in background.

ALT Black background with white text and NPS arrowhead logo. Text says: "The park will have a two hour delay today, Wednesday February 12. Park buildings will open at 11 am due to forecasted weather."

ALT Looking down at an 18th Century Courtroom with jury box, judges' bench and other features and furniture.

ALT Black background with white text and NPS arrowhead logo. Text: "The ramp at Independence Square located on 5th Street between Walnut and Chesnut is now open."

ALT A cast iron golden eagle with wings spread with building and sky in background

ALT A painting of an eagle with wings spread on a ceiling. It is carrying arrows with a colorful shield of stripes and stars.

ALT A carved wooden eagle with wings spread and netting covering it to keep birds off of it.

ALT A taxidermic eagle with wings spread in exhibit case.

ALT A image with black background and white text with NPS arrowhead logo. Text says, "Due to routine maintenance, the ramp at Independence Square located on 5th Street between Walnut and Chestnut will be closed and inaccessible until further notice.  Please utilize the security tent for any ADA accessibility purposes onto Independence Square." 

ALT A picture with white text, black background and NPS arrowhead logo. Text says, "Park Closures January 20, 2025: Park buildings will open at 11am Due to weather conditions, the park buildings will open two hours late on Monday, January 20, 2025. Park gardens will remain closed throughout the day. Please check the website for updates.

ALT Three-quarter length portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), seated, facing three-quarters left. Peruke powdered white, wearing spectacle, moles left & below mouth; white collar & shirt with ruffle at cuff. Blue coat with gold braid & brass buttons. Right elbow rests on table, right arm crosses body, right hand with extended thumb and forefinger raised near chin. Left forearm rests on table, left hand holds document tied together with string.

ALT A copy of Common Sense lays on top of rolled up copies of the Declaration of Independence.

ALT A blue historical marker with gold text. The text says: "COMMON SENSE At his print shop here, Robert Bell published the first edition of Thomas Paine's revolutionary pamphlet in January 1776. Arguing for a republican form of government under a written constitution, it played a key role in rallying American support for independence."

ALT Black background with white text and NPS arrowhead logo. Text reads: "UPDATE TO SNOW DELAYS: Most park buildings will open at 11am, including Independence Hall, Liberty Bell Center, and the Independence Visitor Center. The Benjamin Franklin Musuem and Franklin Court will remain closed. Please check our website for updates at https://www.nps.gov/inde."

ALT Black background with white text and NPS arrowhead Logo. Text reads: "NOTICE: Due to weather conditions, park buildings will open two hours late on Monday, January 6, 2025. Please check our website for updates at https://www.nps.gov/inde.

ALT President Carter with other dignitaries stands in front of a table with green cloth, an inkstand with quill and other items.