Biden administration reverses proposed removal of William Penn Statue in Philadelphia

The National Park Service withdrew a proposed rehabilitation proposal to Welcome Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which would have removed the statue of Pennsylvania founder William Penn.

The proposal, which was announced on Friday, would have “removed and not reinstalled” the statue of Penn from the park as part of its efforts to create a “more welcoming, accurate, and inclusive experience for visitors.” The NPS made the announcement as it was seeking public input on the efforts to include an expanded “interpretation of the Native American history of Philadelphia” at the park.