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The event will occur on Thursday, July 10, not Wednesday as previously stated. All other information remains accurate. We appreciate your understanding regarding this correction.
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Wyoming Liberty Bell Rededication Ceremony Set for Wyoming’s Statehood Day Celebration
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – June 26, 2025 – Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources is proud to present the public rededication of Wyoming’s Liberty Bell replica on Thursday, July 10, at 4 p.m. in front of the Wyoming State Museum, located at 2301 Central Ave. in Cheyenne.
“The State of Wyoming is honored to be home to one of the Liberty Bell replicas and be able to once again display it proudly for the public to enjoy,” Governor Gordon said. “I hope those who view the bell will see it as a celebratory and inspirational monument that unites us all in the founding principles of our country.”
Gov. Mark Gordon will take part in the ceremony, which coincides with Wyoming Statehood Day and serves as the official kickoff to Wyoming’s America 250™ celebration, honoring the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
“This project represents the beginning of many meaningful ways Wyoming will celebrate our role in American history,” said Nick Neylon, deputy director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources. “The Liberty Bell serves as a powerful reminder of our shared values and enduring pursuit of freedom.”
A Historic Symbol Returns
Wyoming’s Liberty Bell is one of 53 replicas commissioned by the U.S. Treasury Department during the Truman administration and distributed nationwide in 1950 as part of the Savings Bond Independence Drive. The bell was displayed for decades on the Capitol grounds before being placed in storage during Capitol renovations in 2018.
Now returned to public view, the bell will be temporarily displayed outside the Wyoming State Museum before being relocated to a permanent home within the Capitol Complex.
“This bell is a tangible link to our civic identity, both as Wyomingites and Americans,” said Kevin Ramler, executive director of the Wyoming State Museum. “We are proud to make it available again for all to see.”
The rededication is part of a broader initiative led by the Wyoming U.S. Semiquincentennial Task Force, created by Gov. Gordon and chaired by former Rep. Sandy Newsome, to coordinate programs and events that honor Wyoming’s contributions to the nation’s founding and future.
Celebrate Statehood Day at the Capitol
The Liberty Bell ceremony is just one part of a full day of Statehood Day events taking place on Capitol Square from noon to 8 p.m. on July 10. Activities include:
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Guided tours of the Capitol
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Live entertainment
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Military vehicle displays
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Wyoming history talks
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Food trucks
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Children’s games and activities
All events are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets to enjoy the festivities on the north lawn of the Capitol grounds.
The event is presented in partnership with the Capitol Committee, chaired by Wyoming Supreme Court Justice Kari Gray, and marks the first in a series of monthly events leading up to America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.
For full event details and a complete schedule, visit wyoming250.com.
For information about the Wyoming Liberty Bell, contact the Wyoming State Museum at 307-777-7022 or visit wyomuseum.wyo.gov.
To learn more about Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources, visit wyospcr.wyo.gov.
Figure 1: Wyoming’s Liberty Bell replica in front of the Wyoming State Museum, located at 2301 Central Ave. in Cheyenne.