18th Century Garden at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia

Three gardens are part of Independence National Historical Park. All are open from 9 AM to dusk year-round except for federal holidays. While they are outdoors, they are gated.

18^th Century Garden

The 18th Century Garden is located on Walnut Street between 3rd and 4th streets next to the Dolley Todd House. There used to be a much larger garden on this spot from 1750 through 1783. The gardening style on display was popular prior to 1800.

18th Century Garden on Walnut Street at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia

Rose Garden

Rose Garden at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia

The Rose Garden has two entrances, one on Walnut Street and one on Locust Street, both between 4^th and 5^th streets. The garden is a narrow strip of land sandwiched between two buildings located in the center of the block. It was donated in 1971 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to commemorate the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The National Park Service now maintains the garden. There are a few benches where you can sit and relax.

Bench at the Rose Garden on Walnut Street at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia

In addition to flowers, the garden is home to a section of a cobblestone street dating back to 1800.

Original cobblestone road from 1800 in the Rose Garden on Walnut Street at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia

Magnolia Garden

Magnolia Garden on Locust Street at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia

The entrance to the Magnolia Garden is on Locust Street between 4^th and 5^th streets. It is directly across from the Rose Garden’s Locust Street entrance.

The Garden Club of America provided the funding for the Magnolia Garden in 1959. It is now maintained by the National Park Service. The idea for the garden stems from George Washington’s fondness for magnolias.

Dedication memorial of the Magnolia Garden on Locust Street at Independence National Historical Park

Benches where you can sit and relax are located along the various walkways in the garden.

Benches at the Magnolia Garden on Locust Street at Independence National Historical Park

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