FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 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 17 stops across North-Central Idaho from Monday, September 28, through Friday, October 2, bringing the historic Idaho Liberty Bell to communities across the region as it continues its journey through all 44 Idaho counties.
The Liberty Bell will visit schools, city halls, parks and community locations throughout North-Central Idaho, giving Idahoans an opportunity to see this historic symbol of American liberty in their own communities.
Monday, September 28
New Meadows – Dorsey Warr Memorial Park
9:40 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. (MST)
Riggins – Salmon River High School
11:30 a.m. – Noon (MST)
White Bird – City Park
12:10 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. (PST)
Tuesday, September 29
Grangeville – Idaho County Courthouse
9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (PST)
Cottonwood – City Park
10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. (PST)
Craigmont – City Park
Noon – 12:30 p.m. (PST)
Nezperce – Nezperce Elementary
1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. (PST)
Kooskia – City Park
3:20 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. (PST)
Kamiah – Kamiah Middle School
4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. (PST)
Wednesday, September 30
Orofino – City Park
8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. (PST)
Weippe – City Hall
10:25 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. (PST)
Pierce – City Hall
11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. (PST)
Deary – City Hall
3:50 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. (PST)
Potlatch – Scenic 6 Park
5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. (PST)
Thursday, October 1
McCall – Centennial Park
2:20 p.m. – 3 p.m. (MST)
Friday, October 2
Council – City Hall
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (MST)
Cambridge – Blake’s Sinclair
12:10 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. (MST)

The Idaho 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.






