Why is Carpenters Hall known as the “Birthplace of Pennsylvania”?
In 1776, Carpenters’ Hall became the “birthplace of Pennsylvania” when from June 18-25, 103 delegates chosen by popular vote met to denounce the colonial Assembly for dragging its feet on independence. Delegates declared Pennsylvania an independent state and forwarded the document to the Second Continental Congress, meeting at the State House. The document was received just a few days before adoption of the Declaration of Independence, on July 4th.
