June 17th, 2021—The Liberty Bell Museum will hold its annual 4th of July program on Sunday, July 4th, 2021. Museum doors will open at noon. The program will begin at 1 PM.  It will include participation in the “Bells Across America” ceremony at 2 PM, a kite craft for children to complete and take home with them, and Benjamin Franklin impersonator Mitchell Kramer.

Mr. Kramer’s presentation will begin at 1:15 PM. The bell-ringing will occur at 2 PM. The museum will provide time and materials for a children’s craft following the bell-ringing. There will also be time to take photos and speak with Mr. Kramer.

The Liberty Bell Museum is currently open to the public with no appointment necessary. To respect the safety of all guests, the Liberty Bell museum asks that all in attendance wear masks for their protection and the protection of others. Museum staff regularly sanitizes museum surfaces as needed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

“We are very excited to welcome such a renowned preserver of history to present at our museum,” says Museum Director Rev. Josh Knappenberger. “Franklin’s electricity experiments coincide wonderfully with our current exhibit on the history of electricity, its use, and the 100th anniversary of PPL.”

“Mitchell Kramer interprets Benjamin Franklin. Based in historic old city Philadelphia, He has performed for leading institutions throughout the United States, Including many founded by and associated with Benjamin Franklin. He is the owner and operator of Mitchell Kramer Tours Inc., offering private tours of historic Philadelphia and beyond.”

Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children age 5-17. There is no admission charge for children 4 and under.

The Liberty Bell Museum is located at historic Zion’s Church at 622 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown. Parking is available on-street or at the Community Parking Deck located at 6th and Walnut Streets. For more information, please contact us at 610-435-4232, info@libertybellmuseum.org, or our website at www.libertybellmuseum.org.

 
Information provided to TVL by:
Rev. Joshua Knappenberger
Liberty Bell Museum
622 Hamilton St., Allentown PA 18101
https://www.facebook.com/LibertyBellMuseum
 

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