Congress Hall
Address: 6th & Chestnut Streets
Phone: (215) 597-8974
Hours: Daily: 9am-5pm

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Q: WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF CONGRESS HALL? Congress Hall is one of those attractions whose focal points are the events that took place there, rather than a hands-on marvel of technology. Historically speaking, the ‘best part’ would be the House of Representatives on the first floor; it was here that John Adams was inaugurated in 1787. Q: WHAT CAN I SKIP ON MY FIRST VISIT? Due to the short amount of time it takes to explore Congress Hall in its entirety, it is truly up to you if anything is worth skipping. If you’re taking the time to visit the hall, you’re probably interested in the role it played in American history, and therefore won’t want to miss a thing. Q: WHAT ARE TWO ‘SECRETS’ ABOUT CONGRESS HALL? 1) As previously mentioned, John Adams was inaugurated on the first floor in 1787. 2) Just up the stairs on the second floor, in the Senate Chamber, George Washington was sworn in for the second term of his presidency. Q: IS THERE FOOD AVAILABLE? No, no food is furnished by Congress Hall.