Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pa.

"Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pa." by Edward M. Riley is a mid-20th-century exploration of a park steeped in American history. Readers will journey through the transformation of the Pennsylvania State House into Independence Hall, witnessing its rise as a symbol of liberty. The book recounts the building's difficult beginnings in the 1700s and chronicles the pivotal events that shaped the nation within its walls, including the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitutional Convention. It presents Independence Hall’s story and its vital, enduring impact on American identity.