Liberty Bell Museum

The Liberty Bell Museum was a historical museum housed in the basement of Zion's United Church of Christ in Allentown that presented exhibits about American independence and Pennsylvania history. The building itself held significance because it served as a refuge for the original bell during the British occupation.

The original bell was hidden beneath the church floorboards between September 1777 and June 1778 to protect it from British forces occupying the region. After this period, it returned to public view before eventually being relocated to other institutions.

The museum displayed exhibits about freedom and independence, featuring a complete replica of the Liberty Bell that helped visitors understand how these symbols shaped American consciousness.

The museum permanently closed in April 2023, with its collection transferred to the Lehigh County Historical Society. Visitors interested in the history of American independence can view the related objects and information at this alternative institution instead.

A bell cast in 1769 that local records indicate rang during the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was among the museum's most treasured pieces. This historical link made the location special for those interested in the earliest moments of American independence.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: 1962

Address: 622 W Hamilton St, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18101

Website: http://libertybellmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 40.60216,-75.47035

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42