FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 18, 2026
Contact
Jerald Darakjy, Idaho State Treasurer’s Office, 208-332-2950, [email protected]
Justin Smith, Idaho Transportation Department, 208-813-0027, [email protected]
Mark Breske, Idaho State Historical Society, 208-514-2330, [email protected]
Major Michael Winans, Idaho State Police, 208-884-7206, [email protected]
BOISE — The 2026 Idaho Liberty Bell Tour will make 16 stops across south and eastern Idaho from Monday, September 21, through Wednesday, September 23, bringing the historic Liberty Bell to communities across the region as it continues its journey through all 44 Idaho counties.
The Liberty Bell will visit schools, city offices, businesses, parks and community events throughout Southern Idaho, giving Idahoans an opportunity to see this historic symbol of American liberty in their own communities.
Monday, September 21
Pocatello – Jefferson Elementary
8:50 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.
American Falls – Hillcrest Elementary
10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Kimberly – First Federal Bank
2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 22
Filer – City Hall
8:05 a.m. – 8:35 a.m.
Buhl – Popplewell Elementary
9:20 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Hagerman – Hagerman Elementary
10:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Gooding – City Hall
12:20 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Wendell – City Hall
1:35 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
Jerome – Police Department
2:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Shoshone – Lincoln County Museum
4:10 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.
Twin Falls – National Night Out
5:45 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, September 23
Richfield – City Park
9:35 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.
Carey – Boyd Stocking Pavilion
11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Bellevue – Memorial Park
12:55 p.m. – 1:25 p.m.
Hailey – Corner of N. Main St. & W. Bullion St.
3:05 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.
Ketchum – Atkinson’s Market
4:35 p.m. – 5:05 p.m.
The Liberty Bell was recently restored and is being displayed throughout Idaho as part of the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence.
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About America250 in Idaho
America250 in Idaho is the state’s official effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Led by a committee of ambassadors and community leaders, the initiative focuses on celebrating Idaho’s unique contributions to the American story through service, education, and community engagement.
