The U.S. Supreme Court met here from 1791, when the building was finished, to 1800, when America’s capital moved from Philadelphia to Washington.
Built in 1789 as the Philadelphia County Courthouse, this was where the U.S. Congress met from 1790 to 1800, when Philadelphia was America’s capital. In 1791, the Bill of Rights was ratified here.
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Lt. Col. Hugh Tracey and architect George Bergstrom conceived this building's five-corner design during a feverish summer weekend early in World War II.
Board the Old Town Trolley every 30min at locations around town. A ticket allows free reboarding. The Monuments by Moonlight Tour departs from Union Station nightly at 7:30pm. -- Green Guide Editor Read more.
Need more activities? The wknd section in the Fri edition of the Washington Post lists entertainment & special events for children. -- Green Guide Editor
Visiting the museums? Security's tightened; many require visitors to pass through metal detectors & have bags searched. Some sites may limit which items may be carried inside. -- Green Guide Editor
