Independence Hall National Historical Park

Exhibits Returned To Independence Hall National Historical Park

Three days after a judge ordered the restoration of placards taken from the President's House at Independence Hall National Historical Park that discussed slavery, the National Park Service on Thursday put them back in place.

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By NPT Staff - February 19th, 2026

Groups File Lawsuit To Block Attempts To Erase History, Science At National Parks

A group of advocates for national parks is challenging efforts by the U.S. Department of Interior to censor history and science.

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By NPT Staff - February 17th, 2026

First Bank Of The United States To Be Restored

The First Bank of the United States located within Independence Hall National Historical Park will undergo an extensive rehabilitation in advance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.

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July 11th, 2023

Commercial Opportunities In National Park Facilities

National Park Service authorities, reluctant to see facilities be vacant when they can bring revenues to parks, are offering commercial leases on operations at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Independence Hall National Historical Park that include a golf course and a restaurant.

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January 26th, 2023

Centennial Series | The National Park System In The Next Century

America can be justly proud of many accomplishments from its emphasis on democratic ideals to its promotion of equality and justice for all its citizens. But perhaps one of the nation’s greatest contributions to the global marketplace of ideas is the national park.

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July 18th, 2016

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National Parks Being Lobbied To Do Away With Bottled Water, Install Filling Stations

It's been more than a year since bottled water and corporate America collided at Grand Canyon National Park, and the push continues to get more national parks to phase out packaged water in favor of fresh tap water and refillable bottles.

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March 21st, 2013

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