Independence Hall Audio Guide
Explore Independence Hall with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Independence Hall is a historic legislative building and heritage site located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is renowned as the place where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
What you will hear
The Hall of Entry
Transitioning from the exterior into the grand central hallway that divides the judicial and legislative powers of the colonial era.
Assembly Room Entrance
Crossing this threshold leads you into the heart of early American legislation, framed by the elegant, classical proportions of the Georgian style.
The Supreme Court Room
Covering the 'Must-See' judicial chamber. Images show the elevated bench and the prisoner's dock as described in the story essentials.
The Judicial Bench
The architecture here reinforces the gravity of the law, with a short flight of stairs leading to a seat of high authority.
The Assembly Room: Birthplace of a Nation
The most significant room in the building. Includes the wide view of the desks and the Speaker's station where the Declaration was signed.
The Assembly Room
Within these walls, a small group of men debated in sweltering heat and absolute secrecy to forge a new framework for government.
The Speaker's Station
This desk served as the center of gravity during the signing of the Declaration of Independence, presided over by John Hancock.
Founding Artifacts: The Rising Sun and Inkstand
Focusing on the specific objects identified in the story essentials: Washington's chair and the inkstand used by the 56 delegates.
The Syng Inkstand
This small but mighty vessel held the ink used to sign the two most significant documents in American history.
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