Congress Hall
Congress Hall is a historic and protected site Center City East Philadelphia located in United States.
Chestnut St (at 6th St) Philadelphia , PA 19106 United States
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Try to go in with a smaller tour group. So much potential for photos can be wasted with other people in your shot.
Built in 1789 as the Philadelphia County Courthouse , this was where the U.S. Congress met from 1790 to 1800, when Philadelphia was America’s capital. In 1791, the Bill of Rights was ratified here.
A lesser-known stop on Independence Square, but don't miss it. Home of the first peaceful transition of power in a representative democracy.
The tour could do with being modernised.
Great no ticket site on Independence trail .
32 desks vs expected 26 - country has already grown, 3 original chairs, Library if Congress started here
The first members of Congress earned $6 a day. Each member represented about 30,000 people.
History at its best!
We had a great tour guide
Park Ranger Matthew did a fantastic job.
Awesome tour !
Lugar historico.Aqui empezo Estados Unidos
La sede inicial del Poder Legislativo de Estados Unidos . Pura historia.
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It's a beautiful area and the tours are great! Fun Philly neighborhood. Great restaurants nearby! - David Waldman
Tour is a must. Guide was amazing, left feeling super patriotic. - Samantha Muilenburg
Very interesting museum about the American constitutional history. Visit if you are ever close to Philadelphia. - Thomas Gloy
Peaceful and quite. It's a great place to see. - James C
Really cool museum. Great Betsy actor when we went. Crazy school groups. - James C
Say hi to Joe, the park ranger, he is knowledgable and friendly. - Mm pHiLleh
This is a must for Foodies. Go hungry but not too, in order to explore all the wonderful choices! - Bill Carson
Fantastic staff, information, and the best place to start for your historic trip in Philadelphia. - Nick Sweetman
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Historic and Protected Site
Place United States » Pennsylvania » Philadelphia County » Philadelphia » Center City East