Run by the NPS, this exhibit is left over from the Bicentennial. This is the "location" of where Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence. The "actual" house is not there; there's a replica of what his room "may" have looked like. A two-story mosaic of...More

We go to a lot of the Park Service historic sites, and this one was rather disappointing. There was very little to do here. It might be good for kids... not sure. I understand it was built as a reproduction of the original house, as...More

The security man talked about the items and he was very well spoken and interesting. Small. You’ll get through it fast.

All men are created equal yet he has his salves! It’s a recreation inside and not like a house. Entryway is not obvious but around the back of the house near the wooden seating. It’s a 30 min stop off and is free.

Well signed, and good explanation, but not what I expected. I thought there would be more to see. It was a building.

As a history lover it was great to see the site where the Declaration of Independence was written, but sad to see the trash lying around. We visited several large cities in September, and Philly was definitely the one that seemed to be kept up...More

This is the site where the declaration of Independence was written. back then there were horse stables next door not buildings and cars. Thomas Jefferson would write until the 2nd story room got to hot or the horse flies became too bothersome. Day after day...More