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National Archives
Washington, D.C.
The original Declaration, Constitution, and Bill of Rights on permanent display in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom.
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Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.
The world's largest library holds Jefferson's original draft of the Declaration, the Federalist Papers manuscripts, and millions of founding-era documents.
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Independence Hall & Liberty Bell
Philadelphia, PA
The room where the Declaration was signed and the Constitution debated. The Liberty Bell Center is across the street.
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Monticello
Charlottesville, VA
Thomas Jefferson's home and plantation. His library, architectural inventions, and private papers are archived and interpreted here.
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Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, VA
George Washington's estate on the Potomac. His library, correspondence collection, and the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington.
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Montpelier
Orange County, VA
James Madison's estate — home of the Father of the Constitution. The Montpelier Center for the Constitution conducts ongoing research.
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Adams National Historical Park
Quincy, MA
Home of John and Abigail Adams. The Stone Library holds 14,000 volumes from the Adams family collection, including Abigail's original letters.
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Franklin Court & Museum
Philadelphia, PA
The site of Benjamin Franklin's home. The underground museum features his printing press, original correspondence, and a working post office.
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Hamilton Grange National Memorial
New York City, NY
Alexander Hamilton's only home. The Grange was built in 1802 and is now a National Memorial in Harlem, with exhibits on his life and writings.
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