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to Learn
Before You Visit
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After Your Visit
Resources for Educators
Master Builders' Dialogues Series
Before You Visit
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After Your Visit
Resources for Educators
Master Builders' Dialogues Series
to Give
Ways to Give
Landmark Sponsorship Program
Volunteer
Online Giftshop
Delegates' Circle
Ways to Give
Landmark Sponsorship Program
Volunteer
Online Giftshop
Delegates' Circle
the Company
About the Company
Master Builders' Institute
Robert Smith Memorial Scholarship
The David McCullough Prize
Membership Information
300th Anniversary Retrospective
About the Company
Master Builders' Institute
Robert Smith Memorial Scholarship
The David McCullough Prize
Membership Information
300th Anniversary Retrospective
the History
Timeline
FAQ
Birthplace of America
America Takes Shape
Archives and Library
Delegates of the First Continental Congress
Year of the Spy 2025
Timeline
FAQ
Birthplace of America
America Takes Shape
Archives and Library
Delegates of the First Continental Congress
Year of the Spy 2025
the Hall
Story of Carpenters' Hall
Tenants of Carpenters' Hall
Architectural History
Hall Rental
2022 Preservation Project
Story of Carpenters' Hall
Tenants of Carpenters' Hall
Architectural History
Hall Rental
2022 Preservation Project
Events
Pennsylvania Provincial Conference Commemoration
Pennsylvania Provincial Conference Commemoration
Young People's Continental Congress
Young Philadelphians' Continental Congress
Young Philadelphians' Continental Congress
to Visit
Location, Hours, & Contact
What You'll See
Self Guided Walking Tour
After Hours Whisky Tour
Location, Hours, & Contact
What You'll See
Self Guided Walking Tour
After Hours Whisky Tour
to Learn
Before You Visit
During Your Visit
After Your Visit
Resources for Educators
Master Builders' Dialogues Series
Before You Visit
During Your Visit
After Your Visit
Resources for Educators
Master Builders' Dialogues Series
to Give
Ways to Give
Landmark Sponsorship Program
Volunteer
Online Giftshop
Delegates' Circle
Ways to Give
Landmark Sponsorship Program
Volunteer
Online Giftshop
Delegates' Circle
the Company
About the Company
Master Builders' Institute
Robert Smith Memorial Scholarship
The David McCullough Prize
Membership Information
300th Anniversary Retrospective
About the Company
Master Builders' Institute
Robert Smith Memorial Scholarship
The David McCullough Prize
Membership Information
300th Anniversary Retrospective
the History
Timeline
FAQ
Birthplace of America
America Takes Shape
Archives and Library
Delegates of the First Continental Congress
Year of the Spy 2025
Timeline
FAQ
Birthplace of America
America Takes Shape
Archives and Library
Delegates of the First Continental Congress
Year of the Spy 2025
the Hall
Story of Carpenters' Hall
Tenants of Carpenters' Hall
Architectural History
Hall Rental
2022 Preservation Project
Story of Carpenters' Hall
Tenants of Carpenters' Hall
Architectural History
Hall Rental
2022 Preservation Project
Events
Pennsylvania Provincial Conference Commemoration
Pennsylvania Provincial Conference Commemoration
Young People's Continental Congress
Young Philadelphians' Continental Congress
Young Philadelphians' Continental Congress
Carpenters' Hall of Philadelphia
Carpenters' Hall is a treasure in historic Philadelphia. It hosted the First Continental Congress in 1774 and was home to Franklin's Library Company, The American Philosophical Society, and the First and Second Banks of the United States. For upcoming events and public programming, please click
here
.
Due to private rental in Carpenters' Hall, we will be closed to the public on Saturday, March 7th. We will reopen on Sunday, March 8th from 10-4pm.
Due to our upcoming
Young Philadelphians' Continental Congress
program, which will be held in Carpenters’ Hall on some Saturdays from now until the end of April, Carpenters’ Hall will be closed to the public on the following days:
Saturday, April 11th
Saturday, April 25th
VISIT OUR EVENTS PAGE
HERE
FOR OTHER UPCOMING PROGRAMMING!
The Carpenters' Company
Set humbly back from Chestnut Street, the Hall has been continuously owned and operated by The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia, the oldest craft guild in America, since 1770.
After Hours Whisky Tours
Join us at Carpenters’ Hall for private, after-hours tour. This is an exclusive tour where you will have the opportunity to see the second-floor, which is off limits to regular visitors, as well as a special exhibit.
Purchase tickets
here
.
Rent the Hall
Carpenters' Hall can accommodate events for up to 125 guests. The Hall is open to the public from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday and cannot be rented during those hours.
For more information, click
here
.
Responsive Aspect Ratio Image
Open to the Public
Today, Carpenters' Hall is free to the public and welcomes over 150,000 world-wide visitors to this wonderful Georgian building. Admission has been complimentary since 1857, when it became the first privately owned American building to be opened as a historic monument.
“
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.
— Benjamin Franklin
Walking Tour of the Historic District
So much of 18th century Philadelphia — its homes, churches and historic sites — is framed by three city blocks just south of Carpenters' Hall. Use the directions in the link below to enjoy an hour-long stroll of Old City and Society Hill.
Learn more
Historic Meeting Minutes Available for Research
Peruse the newly digitized records of the oldest craft guild in the United States, who let their Hall to the delegates of the First Congress, Benjamin Franklin, the United States War Department, the American Philosophical Society, The First Bank of the United States, and much more! These freshly uploaded records offer insight to the citizen scholar and professional historian alike, available on the American Philosophical Society website link below.
APS Digital Collections
Keep History Alive: Donate Today!
Supporting Carpenters' Hall keeps a historic landmark open free to the public, sharing its essential role in the formation of the United States, as it has since 1857. Known as the "Birthplace of Liberty", Carpenters' Hall was the location of the 1774 meetings of the First Continental Congress.
Learn more
INTERESTED IN CARPENTERS’ HALL MERCHANDISE? VISIT OUR VIRTUAL MUSEUM STORE TO SHOP HALL-THEMED PRODUCTS, GIFT CERTIFICATES TO OUR AIR BNB EXPERIENCES, AND MORE!
YouTube Video Embed
In this video Carpenters’ Company Historian, Roger Moss, describes the history of The Company and the history of Carpenters’ Hall.
Supported by:
and the generous contributions from members of The Carpenters’ Company of the City and County of Philadelphia.
The Carpenters’ Company is proud to be a nonprofit affiliate to America250PA.
.
.
to Visit
Carpenters' Hall,
320 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
to Contact
215-925-0167
carphall@carpentershall.com
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to Visit
Location, Hours, & Contact
What You'll See
Self Guided Walking Tour
After Hours Whisky Tour
Location, Hours, & Contact
What You'll See
Self Guided Walking Tour
After Hours Whisky Tour
to Learn
Before You Visit
During Your Visit
After Your Visit
Resources for Educators
Master Builders' Dialogues Series
Before You Visit
During Your Visit
After Your Visit
Resources for Educators
Master Builders' Dialogues Series
to Give
Ways to Give
Landmark Sponsorship Program
Volunteer
Online Giftshop
Delegates' Circle
Ways to Give
Landmark Sponsorship Program
Volunteer
Online Giftshop
Delegates' Circle
the Company
About the Company
Master Builders' Institute
Robert Smith Memorial Scholarship
The David McCullough Prize
Membership Information
300th Anniversary Retrospective
About the Company
Master Builders' Institute
Robert Smith Memorial Scholarship
The David McCullough Prize
Membership Information
300th Anniversary Retrospective
the History
Timeline
FAQ
Birthplace of America
America Takes Shape
Archives and Library
Delegates of the First Continental Congress
Year of the Spy 2025
Timeline
FAQ
Birthplace of America
America Takes Shape
Archives and Library
Delegates of the First Continental Congress
Year of the Spy 2025
the Hall
Story of Carpenters' Hall
Tenants of Carpenters' Hall
Architectural History
Hall Rental
2022 Preservation Project
Story of Carpenters' Hall
Tenants of Carpenters' Hall
Architectural History
Hall Rental
2022 Preservation Project
Events
Pennsylvania Provincial Conference Commemoration
Pennsylvania Provincial Conference Commemoration
Young People's Continental Congress
Young Philadelphians' Continental Congress
Young Philadelphians' Continental Congress
to Visit
Location, Hours, & Contact
What You'll See
Self Guided Walking Tour
After Hours Whisky Tour
Location, Hours, & Contact
What You'll See
Self Guided Walking Tour
After Hours Whisky Tour
to Learn
Before You Visit
During Your Visit
After Your Visit
Resources for Educators
Master Builders' Dialogues Series
Before You Visit
During Your Visit
After Your Visit
Resources for Educators
Master Builders' Dialogues Series
to Give
Ways to Give
Landmark Sponsorship Program
Volunteer
Online Giftshop
Delegates' Circle
Ways to Give
Landmark Sponsorship Program
Volunteer
Online Giftshop
Delegates' Circle
the Company
About the Company
Master Builders' Institute
Robert Smith Memorial Scholarship
The David McCullough Prize
Membership Information
300th Anniversary Retrospective
About the Company
Master Builders' Institute
Robert Smith Memorial Scholarship
The David McCullough Prize
Membership Information
300th Anniversary Retrospective
the History
Timeline
FAQ
Birthplace of America
America Takes Shape
Archives and Library
Delegates of the First Continental Congress
Year of the Spy 2025
Timeline
FAQ
Birthplace of America
America Takes Shape
Archives and Library
Delegates of the First Continental Congress
Year of the Spy 2025
the Hall
Story of Carpenters' Hall
Tenants of Carpenters' Hall
Architectural History
Hall Rental
2022 Preservation Project
Story of Carpenters' Hall
Tenants of Carpenters' Hall
Architectural History
Hall Rental
2022 Preservation Project
Events
Pennsylvania Provincial Conference Commemoration
Pennsylvania Provincial Conference Commemoration
Young People's Continental Congress
Young Philadelphians' Continental Congress
Young Philadelphians' Continental Congress
Carpenters' Hall of Philadelphia
Carpenters' Hall is a treasure in historic Philadelphia. It hosted the First Continental Congress in 1774 and was home to Franklin's Library Company, The American Philosophical Society, and the First and Second Banks of the United States. For upcoming events and public programming, please click
here
.
Due to private rental in Carpenters' Hall, we will be closed to the public on Saturday, March 7th. We will reopen on Sunday, March 8th from 10-4pm.
Due to our upcoming
Young Philadelphians' Continental Congress
program, which will be held in Carpenters’ Hall on some Saturdays from now until the end of April, Carpenters’ Hall will be closed to the public on the following days:
Saturday, April 11th
Saturday, April 25th
VISIT OUR EVENTS PAGE
HERE
FOR OTHER UPCOMING PROGRAMMING!
The Carpenters' Company
Set humbly back from Chestnut Street, the Hall has been continuously owned and operated by The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia, the oldest craft guild in America, since 1770.
After Hours Whisky Tours
Join us at Carpenters’ Hall for private, after-hours tour. This is an exclusive tour where you will have the opportunity to see the second-floor, which is off limits to regular visitors, as well as a special exhibit.
Purchase tickets
here
.
Rent the Hall
Carpenters' Hall can accommodate events for up to 125 guests. The Hall is open to the public from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday and cannot be rented during those hours.
For more information, click
here
.
Responsive Aspect Ratio Image
Open to the Public
Today, Carpenters' Hall is free to the public and welcomes over 150,000 world-wide visitors to this wonderful Georgian building. Admission has been complimentary since 1857, when it became the first privately owned American building to be opened as a historic monument.
“
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.
— Benjamin Franklin
Walking Tour of the Historic District
So much of 18th century Philadelphia — its homes, churches and historic sites — is framed by three city blocks just south of Carpenters' Hall. Use the directions in the link below to enjoy an hour-long stroll of Old City and Society Hill.
Learn more
Historic Meeting Minutes Available for Research
Peruse the newly digitized records of the oldest craft guild in the United States, who let their Hall to the delegates of the First Congress, Benjamin Franklin, the United States War Department, the American Philosophical Society, The First Bank of the United States, and much more! These freshly uploaded records offer insight to the citizen scholar and professional historian alike, available on the American Philosophical Society website link below.
APS Digital Collections
Keep History Alive: Donate Today!
Supporting Carpenters' Hall keeps a historic landmark open free to the public, sharing its essential role in the formation of the United States, as it has since 1857. Known as the "Birthplace of Liberty", Carpenters' Hall was the location of the 1774 meetings of the First Continental Congress.
Learn more
INTERESTED IN CARPENTERS’ HALL MERCHANDISE? VISIT OUR VIRTUAL MUSEUM STORE TO SHOP HALL-THEMED PRODUCTS, GIFT CERTIFICATES TO OUR AIR BNB EXPERIENCES, AND MORE!
YouTube Video Embed
In this video Carpenters’ Company Historian, Roger Moss, describes the history of The Company and the history of Carpenters’ Hall.
Supported by:
and the generous contributions from members of The Carpenters’ Company of the City and County of Philadelphia.
The Carpenters’ Company is proud to be a nonprofit affiliate to America250PA.
.
.
to Visit
Carpenters' Hall,
320 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
to Contact
215-925-0167
carphall@carpentershall.com
to Read
Terms & Privacy
Cookies Policy
to Connect
Subscribe to Our Email List
This website is powered by
ToucanTech