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The Liberty Bell has long been a symbol of American freedom and a prominent icon of the American Revolutionary War. Described as a beacon of liberty and justice, the Liberty Bell is displayed for all to see on Market Street, between 5th and 6th Streets in Philadelphia. The building is open year round to travelers in NYC cheap car rentals (though hours often vary by season). More than just a bell, the exhibit inside the Liberty Bell Center features videos, presentations and exhibits focusing on the history of the Bell and its prominent role in present-day American ideology.

For whom the bell tolls

According to tradition, the Liberty Bell was run on July 7, 1776 to summon citizens to the reading of the Declaration of Independence. Historians today are highly doubtful of this however, as the steeple in which the bell was hung had likely deteriorated significantly by that time. It is believed that the bell was rung in 1774 to announce the opening of the First Continental Congress and again in 1775 after the Battle of Lexington. Today, travelers in NYC cheap car rentals recognize the bell as a symbol of the abolitionist movement, as well as freedom in general.

An inscription to remember

If you have the chance to visit the Liberty Bell Center during your upcoming NYC cheap car rentals vacation, be sure to take an extra close look at the bell. The original inscription is still visible on the bell's worn surface. It reads, "Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof Lec. XXV X. By Order of the Assembly of the Province of Pennsylvania for t he State House in Philad." The inscription was ordered placed on the bell in 1751 by the Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly.

The famous crack

Have you ever wondered how the Liberty Bell received its famous crack? While many rumours have circulated in the past, the actually story is one of sheer bad luck. In March 1752, the bell was hung from temporary scaffolding outside the State House in Philadelphia. To the dismay of onlookers, the bell cracked during the very first test ring. The bell was later recast twice in order to ensure the tone was correct and the bell itself was sturdy. Today, travelers in NYC cheap car rentals can still see the crack on the displayed bell.

A traveling bell

During the years after the Civil War, the Liberty Bell became an important icon of unity. In fact, the bell travelers around the country to expositions and fairs in order to help heal the divisions caused by the war. It was used to remind Americans of the earlier days when they fought side by side for their country's independence. In 1915, the bell made its return trip to Philadelphia where it remains a silent reminder of liberty and the importance of unity.

Visit the bell today

Travelers in cheap NYC car rentals can visit the Liberty Bell any day (with the exception of Christmas Day) from 9am to 5pm. Extended operating hours are held during the summer months to help accommodation vacation travelers in NYC cheap car rentals. Admission to view the bell is free; however, travelers in NYC cheap car rentals must submit to security screening before entering the exhibition room. Over two million tourists visit the bell every year. While you're at the bell, be sure to visit the adjoining Independence Hall.

Are you interested in learning more about the Liberty Bell?

For more information on the Liberty Bell, please visit the National Park Service website at www.nps.gov or simply drop by the Liberty Bell Center and take a look for yourself.

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