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the liberty bell
Not really one for history. Old City / Independence Hall area sparks at least a little interest. After visiting National Constitution Center (definitely another visit planned this year), Liberty Bell climbed up the list fast. Normally, never feel like waiting 15 minutes or more. Usually in Philadelphia on weekends / holidays. This time, no wait. Stopped by to check hours / admission price. Open and free! Checked time, let's do this.
Walking in, always appreciate security, the rush caught me by surprise. Thought I could just blow through this. Like National Constitution Center, Liberty Bell history immersed me. Honestly, I am tired of having things like slavery constantly in my face. At the Liberty Bell center, they could back off this topic a little. Revolutionary War was not about slavery (Civil War). Skipped over that section. Part of United States history, get over it already.
Liberty Bell Center is not large. You can walk through it in about 30 minutes (depending on crowd), have a chance to stop by displays, improve your knowledge. The rush I had walked in, stayed through entire visit. Basically, reverence / respect for what I was observing and lives lost to free this country. How people, including world leaders, have travelled to see the bell even in our modern society.
Liberty Bell Center reminded me of two things: 1) How one object can symbolize so much to an entire world. 2) The words of Garry Morris (singer / Anything Goes). "The flag is just a symbol, so is the bell." Liberty Bell would mean nothing if people did not believe in what it stood for. How people gathered around during a tour just to touch it / have a photo with it.
When you visit, take the time to walk around. Not just speed through and have a photo taken. Read / watch / listen to different displays. Question what you observe / learn. Don't be afraid to ask a park ranger questions. Take a guided tour. Bring your family. Like National Constitution Center, on the short history list to revisit.
The Liberty Bell is a symbol, reminding us of how much we have forgotten.
Walking in, always appreciate security, the rush caught me by surprise. Thought I could just blow through this. Like National Constitution Center, Liberty Bell history immersed me. Honestly, I am tired of having things like slavery constantly in my face. At the Liberty Bell center, they could back off this topic a little. Revolutionary War was not about slavery (Civil War). Skipped over that section. Part of United States history, get over it already.
Liberty Bell Center is not large. You can walk through it in about 30 minutes (depending on crowd), have a chance to stop by displays, improve your knowledge. The rush I had walked in, stayed through entire visit. Basically, reverence / respect for what I was observing and lives lost to free this country. How people, including world leaders, have travelled to see the bell even in our modern society.
Liberty Bell Center reminded me of two things: 1) How one object can symbolize so much to an entire world. 2) The words of Garry Morris (singer / Anything Goes). "The flag is just a symbol, so is the bell." Liberty Bell would mean nothing if people did not believe in what it stood for. How people gathered around during a tour just to touch it / have a photo with it.
When you visit, take the time to walk around. Not just speed through and have a photo taken. Read / watch / listen to different displays. Question what you observe / learn. Don't be afraid to ask a park ranger questions. Take a guided tour. Bring your family. Like National Constitution Center, on the short history list to revisit.
The Liberty Bell is a symbol, reminding us of how much we have forgotten.
