Bruce K.
10/10/2022
Closed for renovation but you can still walk by and see the site where Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence. There are a couple of exhibits visible from the street so it's not...
Declaration House
Declaration House
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700 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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The Declaration House, located at 700 Market Street in Philadelphia, is a historical site where Thomas Jefferson resided while drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Although the original house was demolished, it was reconstructed in 1975, allowing visitors to reflect on its historical significance at this bustling street corner.
While the Declaration House remains closed, guests can stand outside and imagine the surroundings as they were during Jefferson's time, accompanied by his 14-year-old enslaved valet, Robert Hemmings. The site also features a garden that is wheelchair accessible when open, enhancing the experience for all visitors.
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2.59 reviews
Nikhil R.
5/31/2023
Unfortunately, this building has been closed for a while, but hopefully they will reopen again soon. Either way, you can't help but get chills as you walk by here and understand the importance of...
Tank G.
9/13/2020
I was not able to visit this site, also known as the Graff House, because it was closed. There is no rhyme or reason when the building is open, if open at all. Its website says that it "opens...
Mike H.
9/5/2018
The Declaration House is the home where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. It seems like a place we would want to preserve but the National Park system has treated it like...
Walter C.
12/28/2016
Located about a block away from the main historical sites, the Declaration House is a small attraction that has gone through many changes in its history. Sometimes referred to, as the Graff House,...
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