Reading Time: 10 minutes Rising 345 feet above sea level with 8,436 miles of coastline and a 15-to-1 human-to-alligator ratio, Florida is a bold peninsula stabbing aggressively at the world beyond. A point of entry and a release valve — it’s America to the extreme. From Citrus to Space Shuttles, hanging chads to Jan Hammer, flamingos to theme parks,…

Reading Time: 13 minutes April 26, 1988: I’m in a sophomore math class at Father Judge, an all-boys Catholic High School in Northeast Philadelphia. I sit sideways at my desk, doodling in my notebook and not comprehending algebra. I’m talking to Jon Shookowsky, one of my twin best friends. Together, we’re the rhythm section of Attix, a hard-rock, mostly-cover…

Reading Time: 12 minutes “Mom, honk the horn!” a 10-year old boy calls out excitedly from the back of the station wagon. His mother ignores him. “Honk the horn, mom!!” the boy repeats, now more animated. His mother continues to ignore him. “Honk the horn, mom!!!” all three kids, who rarely agree on anything, now chant in unison. It’s…

Reading Time: 14 minutes How exactly does a one-ton Liberty Bell replica disappear? Since I launched this site, folks have reached out to me with stories about various Liberty Bell replicas. I’ve heard from other bell hunters, private bell owners and folks trying to solve their own Liberty Bell mysteries. Last year someone sent me a link to a Washington…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Illinois Liberty Bell replica Location: Illinois State Capitol grounds 401 S 2nd Street Springfield, IL 62706 Serial Number: 25 Can I ring it? No. The clapper has been removed and the bell is mounted on a marble slab. Hours: 24/7 (outdoors)

Reading Time: 2 minutes Ohio Liberty Bell replica Location: The Ohio Statehouse, Museum Gallery 1 Capitol Square Columbus, OH 43215 Serial Number: 43 Can I ring it? No. The clapper has been removed. Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Ohio Liberty Bell replica is in the Museum…

Reading Time: 4 minutes We left Augusta in the morning, spent a couple hours wandering Portland and arrived in Boston around 3:00. Dawn was here a year ago to see a client and I was here about 25 years ago, but we’ve never been together. This is the first city on our bell tour where we’ll stay more than…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Leaving Montpelier around 12:30 pm, we powered east through Maine, mainly in the rain. Primarily on back roads, we passed though many small towns, some scary, definitely haunted abandoned lake campgrounds, saw lots of moose crossing signs and no moose. By the time we got to Augusta (4:30), it was  dark and raining heavily. We…

Reading Time: 3 minutes We arrived in Montpelier from Concord around 11:00 am. It was chilly and raining lightly, but otherwise lovely. We parked across from the old Pavilion Hotel, now home to the Governor’s offices and the Vermont State Museum. We climbed the front stairs and met a very nice lady at the entrance to the museum. When she asked if…

Reading Time: < 1 minute We arrived in Concord NH after dark and the Bell is not lit, but I was impressed with the flash on the iPhone 6. Reminds me of NE in the snow. Beautiful town. Looking forward to exploring more tomorrow.   

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Liberty Bell replica in Albany NY is located inside the State Education Building across the street from the Capitol. You need to schedule a tour to see the bell up close, but some very nice guards let us in and gave us a quick look around. Everyone we met in Albany was exceedingly nice….

Reading Time: < 1 minute First stop on our Northeast Bell tour, The Liberty Bell museum and shrine in Allentown. 

Reading Time: < 1 minute West Virginia Liberty Bell replica Location: North grounds (rear) of the West Virginia State Capitol building 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, WV 25305 Serial Number: 7 Can I ring it? Yes. Hours: 24/7 (Outdoors)

Reading Time: < 1 minute Wisconsin Liberty Bell replica Location: ** Capitol building temporarily closed to the public ** In the rotunda of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building 2 E Main Street Madison, WI 53703 Serial Number: 29 Can I ring it? No. Clapper has been removed. Hours: Currently inaccessible

Reading Time: < 1 minute Virginia Liberty Bell replica Location: At the Central Fire Station 203 Ridge Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 Serial Number: 32 Can I ring it? Yes Hours: 24/7 (Outdoors)

Reading Time: < 1 minute U.S. Virgin Islands Liberty Bell replica Location: Emancipation Park  Tobod Gade . Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas US Virgin Islands 00804 Serial Number: 51 Can I ring it? The bell is in ringable condition, but the clapper is padlocked to the base. Hours: 24/7 (Outdoors)

Reading Time: < 1 minute Puerto Rico Liberty Bell replica Location: Parque Luis Muiioz Rivera  Parque Luis Munoz Rivera San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901 Serial Number: 53 Can I ring it? Unknown. Hours: 24/7 (Outdoors) Photo: Robert English

Reading Time: 2 minutes Oregon Liberty Bell replica Location: (2021) *On the Oregon Capitol Mall, Wilson Park 900 Court Street Northeast Salem, OR 97310 Serial Number: 16 Can I ring it? Unknown. Hours: Currently inaccessible. More: In Jun of 2020, I was contacted by Bob Repine, who is actively involved in the restoration of the Oregon Liberty Bell replica….

Reading Time: < 1 minute Oklahoma Liberty Bell replica Location: In front of the Oklahoma State Historical Society Building 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Serial Number: 15 Can I ring it? No. The clapper has been removed. Hours: 24/7 (Outdoors)  

Reading Time: < 1 minute Montana Liberty Bell replica Location: Montana Historical Society 225 N Roberts Street Helena, MT 59620 Serial Number: 8 Can I ring it? No. The clapper has been removed. Hours: 24/7 (Outdoors)

Reading Time: 2 minutes Mississippi Liberty Bell replica Location: South grounds of the Mississippi State Capitol building 400 High Street Jackson, MS 39201 Serial Number: 33 Can I ring it? It’s in ringing condition, whether or not it’s encouraged is a different matter. Hours: 24/7 (Outdoors)

Reading Time: < 1 minute Missouri Liberty Bell replica Location: On the north side of the Missouri State Capitol grounds, next to the Law Enforcement Memorial 201 W Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, MO 65101 Serial Number: 20 Can I ring it? It’s in ringing condition, whether or not it’s encouraged is a different matter. Hours: 24/7 (Outdoors)

Reading Time: < 1 minute Michigan Liberty Bell replica Location: Constitution Hall 525 W Allegan Street Lansing, MI 48933 Serial Number: 19 Can I ring it? It’s in ringing condition, but indoors, so you probably shouldn’t. Hours: Public access to the building may be limited due to COVID-19 protocol. Staff is onsite 7 to 5 Monday through Friday. Call 517-896-7614…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Louisiana Liberty Bell replica Location: In front of the old Arsenal Museum 900 Capitol Lake Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Serial Number: 39 Can I ring it? Yes Hours: 24/7 (Outdoors)

Reading Time: 2 minutes Kentucky Liberty Bell replica Location: Rear garden of the Kentucky History Museum 100 W Broadway Frankfort, KY 40601 Serial Number: 36 Can I ring it? Yes Hours: Museum is open 10 to 5 Tuesday to Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Note: The bell is outdoors but within a lockable gated area. It would be best…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Kansas Liberty Bell replica Location: Permanent on-site storage, lower level of Capitol parking garage 300 W 10th Street Topeka, KS 66612 Serial Number: 21 Can I ring it? No Hours: The Kansas State Capitol is open from 8-5 Monday through Friday, 10 to 4 Saturday, closed Sunday. However, garage hours and access to bell may…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Tokyo Liberty Bell replica Location: Hibiya Park, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 1 Hibiyakoen, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0012, Japan Serial Number: 50, 55 or 56 Can I ring it? The bell is ringable for special occasions but mounted too high for the general public to ring. Hours: 24/7 (Outdoors) More Info: Take a video tour of the…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Indiana Liberty Bell replica Location: Inside the Indiana War Memorial and Museum 51 E Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Serial Number: 10 Can I ring it? No. The clapper has been removed. Hours: Open 9–5, Wednesday to Sunday More info: Visit the Indiana War Memorial and Museum for details

Reading Time: < 1 minute Idaho Liberty Bell replica Location: Front entrance of the Idaho State House 700 W Jefferson Street Boise, ID 83720 Serial Number: 22 Can I ring it? Maybe. The clapper is present. Hours: 24/7 (outdoors)

Reading Time: < 1 minute Georgia Liberty Bell replica Location: Liberty Plaza, across from the rear of the Georgia State Capitol 206 Washington Street SW Atlanta, GA 30334 Serial Number: 49 Can I ring it? No. Hours: 24/7 (outdoors)

Reading Time: 2 minutes U.S. Treasury Liberty Bell replica Location: At the west entrance of the U.S. Treasury Building 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 Serial Number: 55 Can I ring it? No. Hours: Currently inaccessible Note:  The bell is only accessible as part of a U.S. Treasury Building tour. However, due to COVID-19, the Treasury has canceled…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Arizona Liberty Bell replica Location: Arizona State Capitol courtyard 1700 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Serial Number: 14 Can I ring it? No. Hours: 24/7 (outdoors)

Reading Time: < 1 minute Arkansas Liberty Bell replica Location: North side of the Arkansas State Capitol grounds 1401 W. Capital Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Serial Number: 27 Can I ring it? No. Hours: 24/7 (outdoors)

Reading Time: < 1 minute Alabama Liberty Bell replica Location: South Capitol grounds, facing Washington Avenue 600 Dexter Avenue Montgomery, AL 36130 Serial Number: 38 Can I ring it? No. The clapper has been removed. Hours: 24/7 (outdoors)  

Reading Time: < 1 minute Alaska Liberty Bell replica Location: Front entrance of the Alaska State Capitol Building 120 E 4th Street Juneau, AK 99801 Serial Number: 2 (most likely) Can I ring it? No. The clapper has been removed. Hours: 24/7 (outdoors)    

Reading Time: < 1 minute I took a slight, 200 mile diversion on a business trip to take in the North Dakota Bell. It resides in Century High School in Bismarck. No, I’m not practicing my mime moves, the Bell is protected behind plexiglass.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Update | 01.06.20 | The Wyoming Liberty Bell was removed at some point during the Capitol’s 4-year, $307.8- million-dollar renovation project, set to be substantially completed by January 31, 2020, and fully completed 90-days thereafter. A December visitor to the Capitol heard the state is looking to raise funds to restore the bell, but I…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Sacramento, CA — Labor Day, Sept. 3, 2012.

Reading Time: 3 minutes My quest to see all the bells started, accidentally, with the Denver Liberty Bell replica. In 1996 I moved from Philadelphia to Colorado. The following year, I was walking downtown from my apartment in Capitol Hill and decided to cut through the park across from the Capitol building. I came upon a sight as familiar as it was…

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Connecticut Liberty Bell is located in the State Capitol building in Hartford, CT. The building is architecturally stunning, filled and topped by large sculptures of the state heroes and heroines. This bell has been adorned with a replica pained cracked. Date of Visit: January 5, 2012 Address: Connecticut State Capitol (inside), 210 Capitol Avenue,…

Reading Time: < 1 minute The New Jersey Liberty Bell can be found in Perth Amboy. The building in the background is the oldest City Hall in continuous use in the United States. It was built during 1714-1717 or 1718, burned in a fire in 1731 and rebuilt again in 1745. It was again burned in 1765 or 1766, and…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Date of visit: August 13, 2003 Location: Nevada State Capitol, 100 North Stewart Street, Carson City, NV