Description
Independence Hall has sometimes been referred to as the birthplace of the United States. From 1775 to 1783 (except for the winter of 1777-1778 when Philadelphia was occupied by the British Army) the Hall has served as the principal meeting place of the Second Continental Congress. It was in the Assembly Room that george Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army on June 14, 1775. On July 26 of the same year Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first Postmaster General. The Delcaration on Independence was drafted, debated and approved here before being signed on July 4, 1776. The design of the American flag was agreed to here in 1777 in the same room that the Articles of Confederation were adopted in 1781. In the summer of 1787 Independence Hall hosted the Philadelphia Convention, now known as the Constitutional Convention, where on September 17, 1787 the Constitution was completed
Independence Hall is open to visitors year round with hours that vary by season.
Product Warnings
Product Warnings: The products we sell are adult collectibles and are generally not recommended for children under 14 unless specified. Many products contain small parts and can pose a choking risk to children. Please use only with adult supervision. If you have any questions or concerns as to whether a product is suitable for a child, please contact us. Also, always take note of warnings and directions on product packaging.
Warning for California Residents: Some products in our store can expose you to chemicals including Lead and Styrene, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to:
Shipping Policies
In stock items usually ship within 1-5 business days. Inventory is allocated upon receipt of your order. In the event an error with inventory occurs, one of our team members will contact you with an update on your order.
Black Forest® Hobby Supply Co shares inventories for some items across our network of affiliated retail brands. Most items ship from large commercial warehouses, hence the specified handling times. For further information, please refer to our policies page.
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