Ground has been broken in Philadelphia near Independence Hall National Historical Park to showcase a bronze and tin bell that Queen Elizabeth II presented to the United States in 1976 to commemorate the United States' 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Philly's Bicentennial Bell, gifted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1976, will move to Old City garden phillyvoice.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from phillyvoice.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Liberty Bell replica, the Bicentennial Bell, going back on display inquirer.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from inquirer.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The First Bank of the United States located within Independence Hall National Historical Park will undergo an extensive rehabilitation in advance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
The bank built when Philadelphia was still the nation's capitol is set to undergo a multimillion dollar renovation project that will turn it into a museum.