National Historic Site

New Philadelphia National Historic Site

New Philadelphia National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Illinois. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Illinois National Historic Site No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

A grassy field surrounded by forest under a sunny sky with large white clouds. — Perseverance and Freedom on the Illinois Frontier · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“To a casual observer, New Philadelphia looked like a typical Illinois pioneer town. But a closer look revealed a unique and racially diverse community. New Philadelphia was the first US town platted and registered by an African American.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/neph

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Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

A small, orange and black speckled butterfly stands on a purple flower with bright yellow center. — Photo: NPS photo.

Find Flowers and Butterflies in Lucy's Garden

New Philadelphia buzzes to life in Lucy’s Butterfly Garden! The wildflowers in this garden represent the types of plants that greeted the McWorters when they arrived. Today, bright flowers greet many native butterflies, moths, and bees.

5-20 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Wildlife Watching

A blue jay perches on a tree branch and looks left. White feathers on its face glow in the sunlight. — Photo: NPS photo.

Go Birding at New Philadelphia

Birds provide a living link to the past in New Philadelphia. Forest and field habitats continue to shelter many species that graced – and inspired – the McWorters.

1-4 Hours Year-round Pets allowed

Birdwatching

An information sign with QR code stands in front of historic wood cabins in the distance. — Photo: NPS photo.

Take a Self-Guided Augmented Reality Tour!

Today, few hints of life in New Philadelphia remain above ground. Peek into the past with the New Philadelphia Association’s augmented reality app! Download the free app onto your mobile device.

30-45 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

See all 4 things to do in New Philadelphia →

Activities the NPS lists for New Philadelphia.

Guided Tours

Operating hours

The site is open to the public with no scheduled operating hours.

Operating Hours
Day	Hours
Monday	All Day
Tuesday	All Day
Wednesday	All Day
Thursday	All Day
Friday	All Day
Saturday	All Day
Sunday	All Day

Weather: Temperatures at our site can range from 0°F (-18°C) in the winter to 95°F (35°C) or warmer in the summer. Summers can be very humid, with intense sun, rainstorms, thunderstorms possible.

Contact and directions

Phone: 217-492-4241
Email: [email protected]
Address: New Philadelphia National Historic Site, Barry, IL 62312
Coordinates: 39.6980, -90.9613· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

No visitor centers are listed for this site in the NPS data.

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/neph/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.