On September 13th, 2015 at Washington Memorial Chapel is the 100th anniversary celebration of the Justice Bell. During this event the Justice Bell clapper will be rechained in symbolic memory of the Bell’s origins.
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September 2015
August 2020
Join us on August 25, 2020, beginning at the Freedoms Foundation, for the Centennial Commemoration of women's suffrage! Events will be centered around the Justice Bell which signifies the passage of the 19th Amendment that granted women the right to vote in 1920. The festivities this day will kickoff in an exciting way as the nationally acclaimed female skydivers of "The Highlight Pro Team" perform a special jump at the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge at approximately 1 p.m. The skydivers will be delivering a special champagne bottle to christen the Justice Bell's journey from the Washington Memorial Chapel to…
Read MoreThe Centennial Commemoration will continue on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. in front of Independence National Historical Park. The event will ensue in partnership with Independence National Historical Park and Vision 2020's "Toast To Tenacity", PA Daughters of American Revolution, and the League of Women Voters, along with many other patriotic and women's organizations. The Justice Bell will be unchained and rung ceremoniously with music, dignitaries, and speakers. After the ceremony, the Bell will be transported to a secure area of the park for ongoing activities and public display until September 30. Addresses: Independence National…
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