Hear the Centennial Bell Ring
Independence National Historical Park
Do you hear that? Look up! Listen to the Centennial Bell ring each hour at the clocktower of Independence Hall.
Waiting for your Independence Hall tour? Grabbing some photos of Independence Square? Take a moment and listen for the Centennial Bell. It rings on the hour, every hour. The Centennial Bell first rang to celebrate the nation’s 100th birthday in 1876. Hanging in the same spot the Liberty Bell once did, the Centennial Bell includes a unique mix of materials. It contains four melted cannons--one from both the British and American sides from the American Revolution and one from both the Union and Confederate armies from the Civil War. It's hard to tell from the ground, but it's a big bell--big enough for an adult to stand up inside. Weighing in at 13,000 pounds, it is almost six times heavier than the Liberty Bell. Just like the crowds celebrating in 1876, you can listen to the Centennial Bell ring on Independence Square (try to find out how many blocks away you can still hear it).
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1-5 Minutes
The ringing of the Centennial Bell can be quite short or up to a few minutes, depending on the time of day or if there is a special event including the bell.
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The secure area of Independence Square is wheelchair accessible. There are NO restrooms (accessible or otherwise) on Independence Square, but restrooms are available in the nearby Independence Visitor Center. Learn more about the accessibility services offered throughout the park.
Yes — Pets are permitted in the non-secure area of Independence Square. Dogs must be leashed. Pets are not allowed inside the secure area of Independence Square, unless a designated assistive dog or miniature horse. Read the regulations concerning pets and service animals in the Superintendent's Compendium.
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