Declaration House (Graff House)

The Declaration House, also known as the Graff House, is a reconstruction of the building where Thomas Jefferson rented rooms in 1776 and wrote the Declaration of Independence. Located at Seventh and Market Streets in Philadelphia's Old City, the site is a small but significant historical landmark managed by the National Park Service. Visitors can explore a re-creation of Jefferson's second-floor parlor, complete with period furnishings and a writing desk, while exhibits on the ground floor explain the document's creation and legacy. The house offers a quiet, reflective experience amid the bustling city, with park rangers on hand to answer questions. It's a must-see for history buffs and those tracing the birth of the United States.

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• See the re-created parlor where Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence
• View exhibits on the drafting process and the document's global influence
• Talk with park rangers about Jefferson's life and the revolutionary era
• Browse a small bookstore with titles on American history
• Combine with nearby Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell for a full historic tour

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• Allow extra time to explore the surrounding Independence National Historical Park.
• No food or drink inside; bags may be subject to security check.
• Photography is allowed, but no flash inside the historic rooms.
• Free audio tour available for download or at the visitor center.

历史背景

In May 1776, Jefferson moved into the newly built brick house of bricklayer Jacob Graff Jr. Over 17 days in June, he drafted the Declaration in his second-floor study. The original house was demolished in the 19th century; the current reconstruction, built in 1975, stands on the original site and is part of Independence National Historical Park.