PHILADELPHIA, Saturday, Aug. 23. The meeting called by Mr. HUGHES, Chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee, is progressing quietly in Independence-square. About 2,000 persons are present.

Recent reviewers agree this is a must-see in Philadelphia. Located in Independence National Historical Park in Old City, Independence Hall is just steps from the Liberty Bell Center, making it ...

Hundreds of homemade blankets will be displayed this weekend at Independence ... Park in Philadelphia as part of the annual Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project. "If we can make a square, we ...

On July 8, 1776, the first public readings of the Declaration were held in Philadelphia’s Independence Square to the ringing of bells and band music. One year later, on July 4, 1777 ...

When William Penn imagined the city of Philadelphia, he planned five open-square parks. Franklin Square, located in Independence Hall National Historical Park, is one of them (along with ...

Philadelphia is home to a vibrant and culturally ... Old City, best known as the “birthplace of independence,” is steeped in history. Iconic landmarks like Independence Hall and the Liberty ...

It was read publicly for the first time on July 8 by Colonel John Nixon at what is now Independence Square in Philadelphia. The Declaration of Independence was not signed, however, until Aug. 2 ...