January 21, 2025
Tag: Liberty Bell Tours
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Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land . . . Literally!
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The Liberty Bell tours have been a matter of interest for decades. Some weeks ago Postcard History featured an article about the suffrage liberty bell and the stops it made along the highways of America. Now, with the help of our newest contributor Judi Kearney we take a second look at the original bell and…
Past Article
May 18, 2020 4 Comments
The story of the Barefoot Mailman is a piece of American history known to few, but as you learn the details, you will feel compelled to tell everyone you know. The events happened in the 1880s and the artistic retelling started in the 1930s, but the details came to your editor’s attention during National Postcard Week. Also, there is a somber side that continues today. One single postcard brings the story back to life.
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