FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 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 23 stops across Idaho from Thursday, October 22, through Thursday, October 29, bringing the historic Idaho Liberty Bell to communities across the state as it continues its journey through all 44 Idaho counties.
The Liberty Bell will visit schools, city halls, parks and community events throughout Idaho, giving Idahoans an opportunity to see this historic symbol of American liberty in their own communities.
Thursday, October 22
Nampa – Ridgeview High School, State of the City Event
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, October 23
Lapwai – Middle/High School
Noon – 12:30 p.m. (PST)
Lewiston – Nez Perce County Courthouse
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. (PST)
Saturday, October 24
Moscow – University of Idaho Homecoming Parade and Football Game
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (PST)
Monday, October 26
Plummer – Lot next to The Gateway
8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. (PST)
Post Falls – City Hall
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (PST)
Rathdrum – Super 1 Foods
12:05 p.m. – 12:35 p.m. (PST)
Spirit Lake – City Park
1:25 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. (PST)
Priest River – West Bonner Library
2:55 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. (PST)
Dover – City Hall
4:25 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. (PST)
Sandpoint – Jeff Jones Town Square
5:35 p.m. – 6:05 p.m. (PST)
Tuesday, October 27
Bonners Ferry – Middle School
8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. (PST)
East Hope – Near The Old Church in Hope
10:40 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. (PST)
Clark Fork – Jr./Sr. High School
12:05 p.m. – 12:35 p.m. (PST)
Athol – Super 1 Grocery
2:20 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. (PST)
Coeur d’Alene – McEuen Park
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. (PST)
Wednesday, October 28
Wallace – High School
9:35 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. (PST)
Kellogg – Silver Valley Fire Station 1
11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (PST)
Pinehurst – Elementary School
12:25 p.m. – 12:55 p.m. (PST)
St. Maries – Eleanor Park
3:20 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. (PST)
Thursday, October 29
Bovill – Opera House/Community Center
10:20 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. (PST)
Kendrick – City Park
12:05 p.m. – 12:35 p.m. (PST)
Julietta – Elementary School
1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. (PST)
The 2026 Idaho Liberty Bell Tour is part of Idaho’s America250 celebration and will bring the Liberty Bell to communities across the state throughout the year. The tour will visit all 44 Idaho counties.
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.
