As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Idaho is honoring our nation’s history by taking the Idaho Liberty Bell on a statewide tour, bringing this powerful symbol of freedom to communities across all 44 counties.
This journey also recreates a remarkable piece of American history. In the 1950s, the original Liberty Bell tours traveled the country aboard Ford trucks, inspiring patriotism and civic pride from coast to coast. Today, that tradition continues as the Idaho Liberty Bell travels on a Kendall Ford F-450, connecting a new generation to the story of our nation. Built to safely transport the nearly 4,000-pound Liberty Bell, this custom truck features a specialized flatbed designed and built with the support of Reading Truck. Their craftsmanship helped make it possible to carry this important piece of Idaho and American history across the state.
This project would not have been possible without the incredible partnership of the State of Idaho, the Idaho Capitol Commission, the Idaho Historical Society, Reading Truck, and Kendall Ford. As America250 reminds us to reflect on our past, celebrate our present, and inspire our future, we invite you to follow the Idaho Liberty Bell Tour and experience the stories, people, and communities that make Idaho, and America, so special.
One nation. One history. One unforgettable journey.
