RT Carpenters' Hall

Eighteenth-century meeting hall showcasing original Georgian architecture, historic exhibits, and the birthplace of important events that helped shape the founding of the United States.

General Information

Hours:

Daily: 10am to 4pm
Closed Mondays year-round
Closed Tuesdays in January and February
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day

Fees:

Free admission

Pet Policy:

Pets are not permitted inside the historic building

Closest cities with hotels:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Seasons:

Open year-round; spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather for exploring nearby historic attractions

Location:

https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=320+Chestnut+Street+Philadelphia+PA+19106320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Website:

carpentershall.org

How to Get There

From Philadelphia: Travel to Old City via Market Street or Chestnut Street, then continue to 320 Chestnut Street, just a short walk from Independence Hall and other historic landmarks.

Overview

Carpenters' Hall is an elegant Georgian building constructed in 1770-1774 by the Carpenters' Company, where delegates from twelve colonies met as the First Continental Congress in 1774 to discuss a unified response to British policies. It later housed Benjamin Franklin's Library Company and the American Philosophical Society. Exhibits and guided interpretation help you stand in the rooms where the debates took place, near Independence Hall.

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