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The "Let Freedom Ring" history in Pennsylvania centers on the Liberty Bell, commissioned in 1752 to mark 50 years of William Pennโs 1701 Charter of Privileges, which guaranteed religious freedom and self-government. Inscribed with "Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land," the bell became an iconic symbol of American independence, abolitionism, and equality.
The Liberty Bell was originally ordered by the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly for the Pennsylvania State House. (now Independence Hall)
The bell was intended to celebrate religious freedom and democracy in the colony.
Featured is a quote from Leviticus 25:10: "Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof".
While often linked to July 4th, the bell likely rang on July 8, 1776, for the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
As Martina McBride so elegantly cheers:
I took myself down to the fair, in town
Well she lit up the sky that fourth of July
By the time that the firemen come
They just put out the flames and took down some names
And sent me to the county home
Now, I ain't sayin' it's right or it's wrong
But maybe it's the only way
Talk about your revolution
Itโs Independence Day.
Originally called the "State House Bell," it was adopted by abolitionists in the 1830s as a symbol, earning the name "Liberty Bell". It cracked, irreparably, in 1846 during a celebration of George Washingtonโs birthday.
In 1777, to prevent it from being melted down by the British, it was hidden in an Allentown church.
Modern "Let Freedom Ring" tradition features a ceremony, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution, and involves tapping the Liberty Bell 13 times at 2 p.m. on July 4th to honor the original 13 colonies.
In preparation for the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, Pennsylvania introduced a โLet Freedom Ringโ license plate, in honor of the Commonwealthโs role as the birthplace of American democracy.
