Arkansas American Revolution Bicentennial Memorial - Little Rock, Arkansas
Posted by: BruceS
N 34° 44.884 W 092° 17.340
15S E 565078 N 3845335
Multi-part Bicentennial Memorial on the grounds of Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Waymark Code: WM9ACP
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2010
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The center piece of the Bicentennial Memorial is a replica Liberty Bell received by the State of Arkansas in 1950. ?The United States Department of the Treasury assisted by several private companies selected Paccard Foundry in Annecy-le-Vieux, France, to cast 55 full-sized replicas of the Liberty Bell in 1950. Each state, territory and the District of Columbia received a bell to run on patriotic occasion. This was part of a savings bond drive held from May 15 to July 4, 1950 with the slogan "Save for Your Independence". For many years this bell was in the rotunda the the Arkansas State Capitol. In 1976, as part of Bicentennial celebrations it was moved to its current location and rededicated. As part of the Bicentennial celebrations it was rung at 1:00 pm on July 4, 1976.
Also included in the memorial is a time capsule and various plaques.
Supporting Web Documentation: [Web Link]
Address or General Location of Marker: Arkansas State Capitol North Grounds
Parking: Not Listed
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