Carpenters’ Hall

Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia is best known as the site of the First Continental Congress in 1774, when delegates from the colonies met to respond to growing tensions with Britain. Built in 1770 for the Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia, the hall served as the meeting place for Congress from Sept. 5 to Oct. 26, 1774. During that session, colonial leaders openly stated their grievances and agreed on a policy of resistance, making the building one