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PHOTOS: Remembering Queen Elizabeth II Bicentennial Trip

See photos of the monarch's trip to Philadelphia for America's Bicentennial.

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Queen Elizabeth II stands at the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 6, 1976 as she began her visit to the United States in that city.
Queen Elizabeth II stands at the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 6, 1976 as she began her visit to the United States in that city. (AP Photo)

PHILADELPHIA-- Queen Elizabeth II travelled with her husband Prince Philip to Philadelphia in 1976 to commemorate the United States bicentennial. They received a warm welcome from citizens and toured the city's most iconic landmarks. During their trip to Independence Hall, the Queen presented the Bicentennial Bell as a gift from Britain, which is still on display at the museum today.

The Queen also met with Mayor Frank Rizzo and dined at the Philadelphia Art Museum.

See photos below of the late Queen touring Philadelphia.

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Former U.S. Ambassador to England Walter J. Annenberg, left, bows to Queen Elizabeth II as she arrived in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 6, 1976. The Queen was greeted upon her arrival at Penns Landing for her visit to the United States. (AP Photo)
Queen Elizabeth II views an honor guard that greeted her upon arrival. (AP Photo)
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip stand with Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo, left, and Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp, right. (AP Photo)
Queen Elizabeth II, smiles at Girl Scouts, dressed in colonial garb, as the Girl Scouts of America presented a book on American woman to the Queen. (AP Photo)
Reception and dinner for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at museum of art. (AP Photo)

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