Liberty Bell Memorial Museum facts for kids
Liberty Bell Museum in Melbourne, Florida
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| Established | 1985 |
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| Location | Wells Park, 1601 Oak Street Melbourne, Florida 32901 |
| Type | Military and Local Interest Artifacts; U.S. History |
The Liberty Bell Memorial Museum is a special place in Melbourne, Florida, where you can learn all about American history. It's located in Wells Park, right next to the Melbourne Military Memorial Park. The museum is free to enter, making it easy for everyone to visit. It's divided into two main areas: the Rotunda of American History and Freedom Hall.
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History of the Museum
The Liberty Bell Memorial Museum was started by a group called Honor America Inc. This group is a non-profit organization, which means they don't try to make money. Instead, they focus on teaching people about American history and heritage.
The museum building itself has an interesting past. It used to be a large concrete tank that held water for the city of Melbourne. It also included the pump house for the original Melbourne Water Works. An architect named Joe Vislay designed these buildings, and Robert Stitzel was the contractor who built them.
In 2005, the museum grew bigger when they added a new section called Freedom Hall. This expansion allowed them to show even more exhibits.
The museum has also won awards for its work. In 2013, it received the Colonel John H. Magruder III Award. This award came from the Marine Corps Historical Foundation, recognizing the museum's excellent job in showing the history of the Marine Corps.
What You Can See at the Museum
The Liberty Bell Memorial Museum has many cool things to explore in its two main sections.
The Rotunda of American History
The Rotunda is where you can discover exhibits about the overall history of the United States. You'll find a timeline that shows important events in American history. There are also many patriotic and historic items on display.
One of the most exciting things in the Rotunda is a full-size copy of the famous Liberty Bell. This replica bell was made by the same company, Whitechapel Bell Foundry, that cast the original Liberty Bell. The original bell is in Philadelphia at what is now called Independence Hall. The museum's replica bell was bought with money raised by local schoolchildren during the U.S. Bicentennial Celebration. This celebration happened in 1976, marking 200 years since the United States became a country.
Freedom Hall Exhibits
Freedom Hall is dedicated to the U.S. Armed Forces. Here, you can see items related to each branch of the military, like the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.
This section also has educational exhibits about major conflicts where the United States has been involved. It helps visitors understand the role of the U.S. military throughout history.
See also
Gallery
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Front view of museum
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Front view of museum
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Melbourne Military Memorial Park
