The liberty bell museum
Everyone knows about the Liberty Bell. Or do they? This exhibit, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberty Bell Shrine Museum in Allentown, answers the question, why was the bell cast in the first place? Long before it became known as the Liberty Bell, it was cast to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Charter of Privileges of William Penn. The Charter is one of the documents that formed the basis for our nation's Bill of Rights. By special arrangement with the American Philosophical Society, an exact replica of the original document will be on display at the museum.
Visitors will learn about the purpose of bells in colonial life, why the bell was cast for the State House building, as well as the evolution of what was simply a town bell into what became a symbol of freedom recognized around the world. The exhibit also answers the question, why is there a museum dedicated to the Liberty Bell in Allentown? It tells the story of the vision of the founders of the "Shrine" and more.
This exhibit will feature Allentown's official mouse, Pip, created by Dr. George R. Creegan and his history in Allentown and with the Liberty Bell Museum.
Come celebrate with Pip in this very special anniversary year. If you remember the original show at Hess's, you'll enjoy a wave of nostalgia as you see what Pip has gathered for his "Mouseum." You'll learn some things you never knew from the Liberty Bell photo-time-line. And you'll delight with children and adults at this season's premiere showing of this wonderful puppet show. Reservations are required. Contact the museum at 610-435-4232 for more information
Join us for breakfast with "Pip the Mouse" from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Zion Church. Pip will greet guests during breakfast. Afterward, "The Mouse Before Christmas" will be performed in the Museum. Each child may have an individual photograph taken with Pip standing next to Zion's Liberty Bell replica.
The breakfast menu will include scrambled eggs, hot cakes, home fries, sausage links, wheat or white toast, juice, coffee, and tea. Each seating will be for 25 people; plan to be at the Museum one hour. Reserve your seating at 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, or 10:30 a.m. as soon as possible. A maximum of 25 people will be seated each half-hour. Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first-served basis.
The cost for the breakfast, which includes "The Mouse Before Christmas" performance and a holiday activity pack, is $7.00 for adults, $4.00 for children. Please call 610-435-4232 for reservations.
This puppet show, created by Dr. George R. Creegan, has been a holiday tradition here in Allentown for fifty years, delighting children and adults alike. Enjoy the story of Pip's adventure when he meets Santa!
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