1950: Traveled statewide as part of a U.S. savings bond drive to help pay World War II costs
1950-1982: Displayed at the North Dakota State Capitol
1982-1983: Moved into artifact storage due to Capitol renovations and accepted into the State Museum collection
2001-2015: Displayed in Bismarck's Century High School foyer
2015-2024: Returned to State Historical Society of North Dakota artifact storage and made available for public viewing when requested
September 2024: Placed on exhibit at the State Museum to kick off the United States' 250th anniversary commemoration in 2026
The Liberty Bell's inscription is from the Bible (Leviticus 25:10): "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof."
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Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
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State Museum and Store: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F; Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
We are closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. We are closed at noon Christmas Eve if it falls on Mon.-Thurs. and are closed all day if it falls on Fri.-Sun.
State Archives: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F, except state holidays; 2nd Sat. of each month, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Appointments are recommended. To schedule an appointment, please contact us at 701.328.2091 or archives@nd.gov.
State Historical Society offices: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F, except state holidays.
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phone: 701.328.2666
email: history@nd.gov
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