Philadelphia, PA-NJ (1888PressRelease)
June 12, 2008 - WHERE: Independence Visitor Center, 6th & Market Streets, One North Independence Mall West, South Entrance, Across from the Liberty Bell
WHAT: The Normandy Bell Hologram will be installed in its permanent home at the south entrance of the Visitor Center. Advances in photography have created a three dimensional image of the Liberty Bell. Visitors are invited to the unveiling of this hologram, and to see a video that will show the story of the Normandy Liberty Bell and what it represents.
WHEN: Monday, April 21, 2008
WHY: The Normandy Liberty Bell is 3-D, and will reconnect Americans with their history in an unprecedented way. The hologram will stand as a symbol of continuing friendship between France and the United States. The bell is a token of gratitude from Frenchman, Patrick Daudon, who wished to honor the sacrifice American soldiers made to liberate his country during World War II.
“This is living history of a completely different sort. The Normandy Liberty Bell project has brought the bell and its sound back from the dead”, said William Moore, president and CEO of the Independence Visitor Center
For more information please contact Lauren Tosti at 215-925-6101 ext. 6117; ltosti ( @ ) independencevisitorcenter dot com
The Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th & Market Streets, across from the Liberty Bell, provides the region’s best event and attraction information to visitors and locals alike about Independence National Historical Park, the City of Philadelphia and the countryside. Open daily at 8:30 a.m. seven days a week (with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.) For information, visit www.independencevisitorcenter.com or call 215.965.7676.
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