Recognizable for its crack, the Liberty Bell remains significant today for its message of liberty.
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The National Parks of Philadelphia has started a project to improve the drainage on Independence Square and better prepare the area for the 250th anniversary in 2026 of the country's founding.