‘It’s a powerful symbol’: Idaho’s Liberty Bell is back on tour and coming to your county

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: September 1, 2026

Words: 779

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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In May 1950, Idaho’s very own version of the Liberty Bell arrived in the Gem State.

Nearly a year later, the bell found its home: Sitting prominently in front of grand steps leading up to the Idaho State Capitol — and being loudly rung by passersby.

But before it was mounted at the state’s Capitol, the bell toured the state on the back of a pickup truck. And as Americans commemorate …

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