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Color photo of the Declaration House parlor with a Windsor chair and table, tall chest, and tall case clock.
Thomas Jefferson resided at this site while drafting the Declaration of Independence. The house was later demolished, and then reconstructed in 1975.

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  Location The Declaration House is located at 700 Market Street.   What to see and do Although the Declaration House remains closed, stand on the bustling street corner and imagine what it looked like when Thomas Jefferson rented rooms in a house on this site in 1776. Jefferson, along with his 14 year old enslaved valet Robert Hemmings, stayed at this location—then on the outskirts of the city—while drafting the Declaration of Independence.   Accessibility When open, the Declaration House garden is wheelchair accessible. Learn more about the accessibility services offered throughout the park on our website.   Images and Historical Information See images of the site in the photo gallery below. Additional information is available on the park's website.   More to Explore Nearby Liberty Bell Center Independence Visitor Center  

Last updated: December 5, 2024

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