Editing Carpenters Hall (section)

== Visiting Carpenters' Hall ==

Carpenters' Hall is open to the public free of charge, offering visitors the opportunity to stand in the room where the First Continental Congress debated the future of colonial America. The building is located on Chestnut Street, accessible through a small courtyard that provides a moment of quiet amid the busy streets of Old City. Hours vary seasonally, and the building may be closed for private events or during winter months; visitors should check current hours before planning a visit. Unlike [[Independence Hall]], Carpenters' Hall does not require timed tickets or advance reservations, making it an easy addition to a tour of Independence National Historical Park.<ref name="carpenters">{{cite web |url=https://www.carpentershall.org/ |title=Carpenters' Hall |publisher=Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia |access-date=December 29, 2025}}</ref>

The interior displays artifacts related to the First Continental Congress and the Carpenters' Company's history, including chairs used by delegates, a reproduction of the president's chair, and examples of the Company's collection of early American tools and architectural books. Interpreters are available to answer questions and provide context for the building's history. The courtyard area includes markers identifying the site of Benjamin Franklin's printing office and other historic locations in the immediate vicinity. For visitors seeking to understand the origins of American independence, Carpenters' Hall offers an intimate, less crowded alternative to the larger sites of Independence National Historical Park.<ref name="carpenters"/>