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In Celebration of National Bike to Work Week: Bike Rentals And Segway Tours By Wheel Fun Now At The Independence Visitor Center

2013-05-14 16:24:39

PHILADELPHIA, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC) now provides new services from the Independence Visitor Center: Segway tours, bike rentals, and bike tours! This has been made possible by a partnership with Philadelphia Segway Tours by Wheel Fun, a Wheel Fun Rentals brand. Wheel Fun Rentals is America's premier recreation rental company to offer bicycle rentals, including locally based Fuji hybrid two-wheel bikes, as well as Segway...

Celebrate 225 Years Of The Constitution At The National Constitution Center

2012-08-30 06:24:35

Historic anniversary celebration in September to include: Sept.10-23: Constitution Hall Pass program for students across the nation Sept. 13: Liberty Medal Ceremony honoring Muhammad Ali Sept. 16-23: Exciting lineup of Constitution Week events for all ages PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Since its signing on September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution remains an enduring, relevant document that inspires the world. As headquarters of the...

Memphis Liberty Bell returns to city

2009-07-30 15:36:41

The Memphis Liberty Bell, formerly in the city's defunct Libertyland amusement park, has been returned to the city following disagreements about ownership. The 3,000-pound bell, which was moved to Tunica, Miss., after the annual Mid-South Fair, had been displayed at Libertyland until the park closed. The bell was moved from Memphis in anticipation of a new permanent location in Tunica, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported. Jim Rout, general manager of the Mid-South Fair, said an agreement...