Search
Historic
Philadelphia
Top 10
July Events
Summer
Attractions
Dining
& Food
Nightlife
Museums &
the Arts
Shopping
Outdoors
Events
Calendar
View
All
Hotels
Hotel
Packages
The Philly Overnight
Hotel Package
The Philly's More Summer Fun
Hotel Package
Other Accommodations
Bed & Breakfasts
Philly Overnight® Hotel Package
w/ Free Parking
Philly's More Summer Fun
Hotel Package w/ $50 Reward Card
Animal Discoveries
Hotel Package
Getting
Here
Getting
Around
Maps &
Directions
Regional
Info
Vacation
Guides
Free
Brochures
Podcast
Tours
FAQs
Links
Philly
Insider Guide
uwishunu
presents
Authentic Philly
Cheesesteaks
Liberty Bell
Center
Reading Terminal
Market
South
Street
Top 10
Lists
Phillies
Baseball
Eagles
Football
View All
Luxury
GLBT
Diverse
Philadelphia
Outdoor
Enthusiast
Family-
Friendly
Go Green
Hip
Couples
Philly Like
a Local
Hotels &
Packages
Dining &
Food
Newsletter
Signup
My Trip
Take Our
Survey
Vacation
Guides
Maps &
Directions
Postcards
Weather
Home
>
Map of Carpenters' Hall
Map of Carpenters' Hall
-- Available Maps --
Regional Map
Museum and Attraction Map
Outdoor / Boundless Map
Hotel Map
Shopping Map
Restaurant Map
Historic Philadelphia Map
BYOB Map
-- Move to Location --
Philadelphia
Bucks County
Delaware County
Chester County
Montgomery County
Map Search:
SEARCHING REGION - PLEASE BE PATIENT AS THE MAP POPULATES
(THIS MAY TAKE A FEW MOMENTS)
Show listings only in
Outdoors
Hide All
Bicycling
Running, Hiking and More
In and on the Water
Nature and Gardens
Fishing and Hunting
Outdoors at Night
Events and Festivals
Environmental Education
Arts and Culture
And More (Miscellaneous)
Cuisine
Hide All
Italian
French
Spanish / Latin American
Contemporary American
American / BBQ / Southern / Cajun
Greek / Mediterranean / North African
Chinese / Japanese
Southeast Asian / Asian Fusion
Eclectic / Fusion / Vegetarian
West African / Caribbean / Soul Food
Museums and Attractions
Hotels
Restaurants / BYOBs
Outdoors / Boundless
Shopping
Carpenters' Hall Details
The Experience
Before the Constitution, before the Declaration of Independence, there was the First Continental Congress. In 1774, delegates from 12 colonies (Georgia abstained), gathered at Carpenters’ Hall and voted to support a trade embargo against England, one of the first unified acts of defiance against the King. That alone would justify Carpenters’ Hall’s fame. But the building itself deserves recognition.
Built by craftsmen for craftsmen, the Flemish bond brick pattern, cupola, and windows are almost flawless examples of Georgian architecture. Inside, a scale model shows 18th century methods used in the building’s construction. The delegates’ chairs and the original banner carried during the 1788 Constitutional parade are also displayed. The building is still owned by members of the Carpenters' Company.
History
The cry for independence was hardly unanimous. The First Continental Congress was the first and only time that Americans across the political spectrum gathered to debate issues. Fiery patriots such as Patrick Henry addressed the 1774 meeting and never spoke nationally again. By 1776, extremely conservative and extraordinarily radical Americans became suspicious of national gatherings and refused to participate.
Return to main Carpenters' Hall page