Signer's Garden — Attraction in Philadelphia

Signer’s Garden, located in Independence National Historical Park, features a bronze sculpture of The Signer by EvAngelos W. Frudakis. The bronze statue of George Clymer, a colornial-styled figure, holds a quill pen in one hand and a scroll in the other. While standing on the solid granite base, he looks and points toward the sky. It honors the signers of The Declaration of Independence, their strength, bravery, and dreams for a new nation. While created in 1980, the statue was unveiled at Independence National Historical Park in 1982 to celebrate Philadelphia's 300th anniversary.

Take-aways:

✒️ The park and sculpture are outdoors, so you can visit anytime for free.

✒️ Park is listed as being open until 8pm. If visiting at night, be sure to confirm current park hours as they may vary during each season.

✒️ While the park is small, it symbolizes foundational ideals that founded the United States of America.

✒️ The plaque on the statue base states that it, "commemorates the spirit and deeds of all who devoted their lives to the cause of American freedom."

✒️ It is a grassy park surrounded by shrubbery and trees. There is a bench but not a lot of sitting area.

✒️The focus of the park is the sculpture—representing all who signed the Declaration of Independence—just steps away from where it was actually signed.

If you are interested in history, the foundational ideals of America, or art, you will want to visit The Signer...

Known today as Signers’ Garden, this small plot of land within Independence National Historical Park is meant to pay tribute to the courageous individuals who signed The Declaration of Independence on August 2nd, 1776 and the United States Constitution on September 17th, 1787. Both of these events have had a profound impact not only on the history of America but on the history of the world. To pay tribute to these two incredible events in human history that took place right across the street at Independence Hall, Signers’ Garden asks visitors to think about the people who actually choose to sign these documents and everything it meant...

It is a quaint park with a statue located close to the Liberty Bell and other attractions on Chestnut street in the heart of historic district in Philadelphia.

I liked this park for its majestic Signers statue and also the enthusiastic storytelling that happens during holidays and weekends. The story tellers are engaging, friendly, and highly animated. I learned new things about American history through these stories. It is a great project which I think should be emulated across the country and in fact the whole world. This kind of storytelling not only improves knowledge but also instills a...