Valley Girl Views: The Semi quincentennial Bells

As part of the America 250 Celebrations, artists painted liberty bell replicas to be displayed in cities and counties throughout Pennsylvania. Here's a look at some of the bells in our area, where they are located, and the artists who painted them.

Clinton County Artist: Kasey Dumm Clinton County Courthouse, Lock Haven Pa https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DKZL3JejZ/	Lycoming County Artist: Mandi Engel Lycoming Visitors Center, Williamsport https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18w4GpfuPt/
Montour County Artist: Dave Tamkus Canal Park, Danville Pa https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FxoRn54e9/	Northumberland County Artist: Pedro Reyes Northumberland County Courthouse, Sunbury https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EE9qo1dXF/
Snyder County Artist: Laura Knorr Selinsgrove Borough Building https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Lgi1VbAw1/	Sullivan County Artist: Bob Heinrich Jr Eagles Mere Inn https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18iYxxZmJo/
Union County Artist: Kate Murphy Union County Courthouse, Lewisburg https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EGe4SrFKo/

"Bells across Pa is America250PA's statewide art series in which local artists adorn and magically transform fiberglass bell sculptures in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. Ameerica250Pa will place 108 of these bells, sponsored by businesses and individuals, across the Commonwealth to highlight each of our 67 counties."

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Find a Map Of The America250PA: Bells Across PA Bells here:

https://www.visitpa.com/2026/bells-across-pa/

"Bells Across PA consists of more than 120 bells that form an art trail stretching across every county in Pennsylvania—an open invitation to take the scenic route and see where curiosity leads.... because bells are located at host sites across the Commonwealth, details such as placement, accessibility, and display status may change. Visitors are encouraged to check each location’s hours and accessibility information before planning their visit."

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In 1976, It was Fire Hydrants -

In 1975 and 1976, in preparation for the Nations' Bicentennial, towns and cities around the nation painted their fire hydrants in patriotic colors, and as soldiers and minutemen. Some towns held painting competitions, or held "Paint A Plug" days.

https://susquehannavalley.blogspot.com/2020/02/fire-hydrant-soldiers-bicentennial-trend.html

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Other Historical Bells

From Our Local History

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When The Liberty Bell Toured Through Our Area

1893

When The Women's Liberty Bell Toured The Valley

1804 Lycoming Courthouse

Bell

McEwensville Foundry

The Bell from the Old Shikellamy Hotel is at the Sunny Hill Golf Course

The St Boniface Bells

Williamsport

The Bell on the Liberty Train

The Milton Legion recived a medal for their contribution towards this bell.

Episcopal Church Bell from Centralia, now Legion Memorial

Paper Mache

But you can't talk about bells and not mention the Stearns Bell

A linoleum block print from a book made by 9th graders in Williamsport in 1937

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The above mentioned bells are separate from a different bell project -

As part of America250PA's preservation mission, the Commission hopes to place bronze, permanent commemorative Semiquincentennial Bells across the Commonwealth to highlight historically significant locations.

https://www.america250pa.org/PPE:_Semiquin_Bells

The National Bell Festival invites bells across America to ring out together on Independence Day, creating a canopy of sound to mark our nation’s 250th birthday. Cathedrals and churches, community organizations and historical structures, national parks and memorials, and people from coast to coast are encouraged to gather and contribute to the sound.

https://www.bells.org/bell-ringing-americas-250th

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MORE BELL HISTORY

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