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Weird Facts about The Liberty Bell

by New Jersey History Project

Views: 4,193In the mid-1700s, Philadelphia wanted a bell with a voice strong enough to call people together. When the Liberty Bell first rang, it was loud enough to turn heads across the city. Imagine a quieter world: no engine,s no… Read More »Weird Facts about The Liberty Bell

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Where IS the Declaration of Independence? Where it Should Be

by New Jersey History Project

Views: 2,594A Memory of a Class Field Trip to Philadephia We love Jersey history, but Philly is right next door. In 2026, the United States marks 250 years since independence was declared. That declaration did not happen in a museum… Read More »Where IS the Declaration of Independence? Where it Should Be