Liberty Bell

500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
 
 
 
 
 
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In 1751, William Penn asked that the new bell being cast for the Pennsylvania Statehouse be engraved with the words, “Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the Land unto all the inhabitants thereof.” The bell... More »
In 1751, William Penn asked that the new bell being cast for the Pennsylvania Statehouse be engraved with the words, “Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the Land unto all the inhabitants thereof.” The bell rang to call citizens to the first reading of the Declaration of Independence, and was later dubbed The Liberty Bell by abolitionists, who adopted the bell as a symbol of their fight for freedom for all Americans. Talks on the history of the bell are presented continually during open hours, which vary season to season.
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Open Hours: 9am-5pm Tue-Sun; closed Mon
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58 reviews for Liberty Bell
A must see for history buffs
By MonicaS, 07/05/09
There was a long line, but it moved fast. The museum and its contents were a great way to spend the time waiting.
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Okay, kinda boring
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/14/08
It was nice to see such a great monumental piece of work. A lot of security just to see a bell. Lots of intresting info on the walls about old US. The building that houses the bell had intresting architecture, but it was a little hard to find from our parking garage.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 4 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Great History!
By Sam, 07/01/08
Love it! Great City and fun area! Do the Duck Tours! Eat at any of the places in Old City...Continental, Buddakan, etc. All great places.
 
 
 
 
 
8 of 9 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Very Well Worth It
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 06/26/08
It was very easy to see one of the great historical monuments of the country. It was free and while we were there it was not crowded (on a saturday?) and while it was a little difficult to get a good picture with others surrounding it, it was a very cool trip.
 
 
 
 
 
3 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Ring no more
By Dolphin, 05/05/08
It was the best thing I saw all day. To see a piece of history, something that would have rung for freedom and independence. That once was touched and carefor by our founding fathers George Washington, Ben Franklin, etc. and now here it is in front of little ole me. Wow. It was very much worth the line, the inspection, and reading about the "want to be" important people in the lobby before you rich the bell itself. They could forgo some of that stuff. This is about the bell and nothing but the bell. And what a backdrop for you picture with the bell but Constitution Hall. Very good planning on someone part.
 
 
 
 
 
3 of 6 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Nice
By LoriC, 03/27/08
We had a nice day to walk around. No line on a Wed around 11am. Security goes through bags. Nice displays and you can get right up to the bell. Good pics. Short enough diaplay for little kids. I went with a 11 yr old boy and 5 yr old girl. Nice piece of history. Free.
 
 
 
 
 
6 of 10 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
SO AWSOME!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/20/08
The liberty bell will always be a great thing to see because it is part of American history but also because of what it simbolizes. People should definetly go see this thing, especially if you haven't seen it yet. It is so great and you will learn a lot about it and what it stands for. I think it is worth a little 10 minute trip to see it. It is sooooo worth it.
 
 
 
 
 
4 of 8 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
we cant wait to go back
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/20/08
it is ver interesting because it explains the history of liberty bell. it is also interesting because you get to see the real bell and there is a tour guide expalining the history.
 
 
 
 
 
4 of 7 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Great for the family
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 01/17/08
I liked seeing the Liberty Bell. I saw it once while my ship (Navy) was inport there. I plan on taking my family there when the weather get better. It's a great piece of American history.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 6 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
loved it !
By ANJA M, 12/17/07
its a nice set up , its amazing to see the liberty bell and think about the history behind it.Security is done easy and the Security Guards are nice
 
 
 
 
 
0 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
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