Liberty Bell Center, Pennsylvania, United States

4Roberts69 5:00 PM Feb 22, 2022

An educational experience and an iconic symbol of American independence.
When visiting Philadelphia you simply have to go and see the Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence. The bell that used to be hung in Independence Hall (across the street) it can be seen in the "Liberty Bell Center" where is has been kept since 2003. The bell was commissioned in 1752 by the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly from the London firm of Lester and Pack (known subsequently as the Whitechapel Bell Foundry). The bell first cracked when rung after its arrival in Philadelphia, and was twice recast by local workmen John Pass and John Stow, whose last names appear on the bell. The Visitor Center is full of educational information and artifacts relating to American Independence and the history of this famous bell. It is free of charge to enter the Bell Center and on entry you do go through security scanners. There is a guide who stands at the bell who gives a short talk about the Bell. Well worth a visit to see this famous cracked bell.

5Kathy M 5:00 PM Oct 30, 2021

Moving experience
The liberty bell is an iconic part of American history and it is a very moving experience to see it in person. We went on a weekday and the lineup was very short with only a handful of people in the building. Lots of interesting information and bell-themed souvenirs. The staff on hand were wonderful and happy to answer questions.