Let’s Rethink What it Means to “Touch the Bell”

Let’s Rethink What it Means to “Touch the Bell”

In 2020, I made a documentary about Philadelphia’s 1976 Bicentennial celebrations. One detail that struck me was how visitors could once approach and touch the Liberty Bell. Our film team sifted through thousands of images, but one stayed with us: a black-and-white photo of a single hand placed on the Bell. The moment held a … Continue reading Let’s Rethink What it Means to “Touch the Bell” The post Let’s Rethink What it Means to “Touch the Bell…