Independence Hall Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution

01/02/2026

12/14/2025

We were proud to participate with many other groups today for Wreaths Across America at Philadelphia National Cemetery in West Oak Lane, placing 4,140 wreaths on veterans’ graves.

“Remember, we are not here today to decorate graves. We are here to remember not their deaths, but their lives. Each wreath is a gift of appreciation from a grateful America.

These live balsam fir wreaths symbolize our honor to those who have served and are serving in the armed forces of our great nation and to their families who endure sacrifices every day on our behalf. To our children, we want you to understand that the freedoms you enjoy today have not been free but have come with a cost that someday, you may have to pay yourself.

As a nation standing together, we can defeat terrorism, hatred and injustice. Thanks to our Veterans, we have the freedom to do just that."

12/03/2025

Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...

12/01/2025

Today is the 70th Anniversary of Rosa Parks’ Refusal to Give Up Her Seat on an Alabama Bus, an NSDAR Commemorative Event this year! The Independence Hall Chapter donated 40 Rosa Parks books. They were distributed between 5 Little Free Libraries, at Elfreth’s Alley, the Betsy Ross House, Arch Street Meeting House, Pennsylvania Hospital and Dickinson Square Park.

12/01/2025

The simple, courageous act of protest by Rosa Parks, and her subsequent arrest, led to a city-wide bus boycott that lasted 381 days. Her act gave African Americans a new sense of pride and purpose and inspired non-violent protests in other cities. Many consider her singular act of protest to be the event that sparked the Civil Rights movement.

11/01/2025

11/01/2025

Please help us remember and honor our Veterans by ordering wreaths for Wreaths Across America, and then join us in placing wreaths at Philadelphia National Cemetery 12PM on December 13th. A portion of the proceeds benefits our chapter programs.

Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...

07/12/2025

Saturday July 19 7PM
Carpenters' Hall
$100

The evening will include:
A Fife & Drum Welcome
The National Anthem sung by a well known opera singer
Talk & Tour of Carpenters' Hall including the 2nd Floor by Mike Teti
Live period music composed by Francis Johnson for Lafayette
Lafayette Wine from the Williamsburg Winery
Delectable Food by 12th St Catering including Sushi, Cocktail Sandwiches, Skewers and a Cookie-Brownie Bar!
And of course...
Lafayette himself will be there to educate and delight!

https://www.friendsoflafayette.org/event-6253144/Attendees?fbclid=IwY2xjawLfNMNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjWERYUW9uSmN4Q2tlN21lAR6mPaDGzrj1ZiTgqHyPnjPAyc9v0zKtzeVnjWkp1S7-KEZ5XhpTObiJCSE2wg_aem_61qqHX3yw2gsjvZOfRUhKA

The American Friends of Lafayette

07/05/2025

Independence Day 2025

"The American Flag is an important symbol of our nation. It is the symbol of all we hold dear. We carry this Flag today in honor of all those who have served America, and particularly those who gave their lives so that we might live in Freedom. We sleep safely at night because of their sacrifice."

We are always so proud to represent the Daughters of the American Revolution in the Independence Day Parade in Philadelphia! We've been carrying a 20' x 30' Flag with Saving Hallowed Ground for almost 10 years! There were so many great elements in this year's parade, especially the dancers from DANCE4LIFE School of the Arts and Training Institute , Miss Philadelphia Scholarship Organization and violinist, Olivia Flickinger.





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07/05/2025

We made the World News last night! Not mentioned by name of course, but that’s Independence Hall members and friends with Saving Hallowed Ground members in the very beginning with their GIANT 20’ x 30’ Flag!

Small towns and big cities across the country are celebrating America’s birthday marking the 249th year since the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

06/19/2025

Juneteenth is the holiday that recognizes when Union troops delivered the Emancipation Proclamation to the last known groups of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. Celebrations have been a cultural moniker in Black communities since the first events in 1865.

In 2020, cries of racial justice and inequality prompted legislation that fortified Juneteenth as a federal holiday, for all Americans to celebrate a milestone event in Black American history.

06/13/2025

Eliza Powel to Benjamin Franklin:
“What have we got, a republic or a monarchy?”, to which he reportedly replied, “A republic ... if you can keep it”.