Knott's Berry Farm Independence Hall — Attraction in Buena Park

Save yourself a trip back east, and see the Brick by Brick replica of Philadelphia's Independence Hall. At Knotts Berry Farm, just across the street from it... Go into like you're headed to Soak City, let them know you are there to see Independence Hall, and you can park for free. It is definitely worth the quick visit, well, we were there for about 45 minutes. They have some really nice historic pieces, and on the inside or some very beautiful chandeliers, as well as Independence Hall, itself well you'll have to see the presentation. Here's a hint, watch the pins on the desk, trust me. That presentation takes about 20 minutes, and it is very very worth it. It is free, and how can you get any better than free? I don't know either lol. The curator, he is very friendly very helpful and accommodating. It is now ran by the national parks division, which is just as well, I guess it really doesn't matter as long as it's still there :-) I had wanted to go to it numerous times before when we visit California, this time we just did it. And I am very glad we did. Very informative a lot of history, and very patriotic. Family friendly?...

I was in-love upon first glance and wished I had more time to let the imagination explode here.

Within the hall replica my imagination went wild & I pictured our treason ( death by hanging or firing squad the penalty) risking founders (like George Washington & Alexander Hamilton) deliberating on (the terms of) how the new independent colonies should be governed; as they were risking treason by signing a document to separate from mother England.

This place is an exact replica to the building in Philadelphia where the original framers did their treason risking business; with lots of exact educational memorabilia; & a passionately well informed staff member with facts beyond the scope of the history books. This guy knows history facts that even PHD history scholars...

I've been coming here with my parents and now with my kids since the 70's. Sometimes we've come in the evening when it is closed and it is still a very cool place to look at from the outside. Having said that, going inside and seeing all of the history and watching and listening to the debate regarding signing the Declaration of Independence is a very moving experience when you think about it from the perspective of the signers in 1776. We have 7 and 10 year old daughters and they both enjoyed looking around although not as much as my wife and I. We will go again when we are back in Cali. Shout out to the gentleman working there and providing history and facts. What a very nice and super informative guy. Keep him around Knott's,...