Liberty Bell
500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106Map
Corner of Fifth and Sixth streets
Neighborhood: Society Hill
Overview
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.
- Open Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
- Type:
Attractions & Landmarks, Parks, Gardens & Cemeteries, Tours
- Nearest Train: 5th St Station, Market-Frankford Line
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