(215) 965-2305
501 Market St
(5th & 6th Sts.)
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
39.9507
-75.149
Neighborhoods: Center City East, Center City
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Facts – The original bell was ordered from an English foundry in 1751 to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of William Penn's 1701 Charter, which spoke of the rights and freedoms of all people. Its most fateful ringing, in the steeple of the State House (now Independence Hall), was on July 8, 1776, when it summoned citizens to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. – – The Appeal – That famous crack, widely attributed to flaws in its casting and caused by a stroke of the clapper, grew bigger every time it was rung. The Liberty Bell was moved…
08/14/02
The cradle of liberty starts here!
by historygal92
If you are going to visit Philadelphia, you must visit the Liberty Bell. It is across the street from Independence Hall, which is your other must-see. And both attractions are free!
- Pros: Free, Historic, Memorable
06/21/02
let freedom ring!!
by utah
The Liberty Bell is a symbol of Philly and a symbol of American Freedom! it's free to visit so make sure to check it out when you're in Philly. also they are builing a whole new Liberty Bell Pavillon to house the famous Bell. so it will even be better in the future.
The Details on Liberty Bell Center
The Extras:
The 2,000-pound bell is symbolically tapped every Fourth of July in unison with bells across the country.
When to Go:
Lines are longest during school holidays and the weeks around July 4. Large groups should call ahead.
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