Valley Forge Vacation Contest

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Valley Forge Vacation Contest Announced Celebrate Women’s Votes With A Weekend Of Fun (NAPSA)—Philadelphia’s Lib- erty Bell is known internationally as a symbol of freedom, but just 22 miles away is another symbolic bell. The “Justice Bell” in Valley Forge National Historical Park was forged in 1915 to promote women’s voting rights. A replica of the Liberty Bell, it traveled around Pennsylvania and the nation from 1915 until the 19th Amendment was passed. If you can namethree ways the Justice Bell and the Liberty Bell are different, or three ways they are alike, you may win a getaway in the Valley Forge area, including one night’s first-class hotel accommodations and dinner for two at a fine restaurant; a shoppingcertificate and coupons to the King of Prussia Mall; a V.I.P. pass for admission to historic sites and attractions; and a commemorative gift. Winners will be chosen by random drawing. In 2004-2005, the Valley Forge Area is celebrating the 85th anniversary of women’s voting rights, and all of American women’s accomplishments from Abigail Adamsto the present, with a 15-month region-widefestival. The keystone weekendis a Bell to Bell Bike Trek, on Sunday, June 27, the anniversary of Pennsylvania’s ratification of the 19th Amendment. Visitors are invited to join a 22-mile bike ride starting at the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia and ending at the Justice Bell in Valley Forge National Historical Park. Celebrate the finale with ceremonies, a carillon concert and ringing of the Justice Bell. The 15-month “Women Advancing” celebration includes concerts at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and Keswick Theatre, art exhibits at museums and galleries throughout the region, and special events at Valley Forge National Historical Park, the National Constitution Center and other historic sites and attractions throughout the year. Hotels throughout the region, are offering two-for-one weekend packages with shopping coupons and other value-addedoffers, in conjunction with the celebration. To enter the contest, visit www.womenadvancing.org. Entry deadline is June 1, 2004. Winners will be notified by June 4, 2004.