I am thrilled to share the story of Real Liberty Copper™.
This limited-edition artifact was created with the preserved copper from the Statue of Liberty's 1984-1986 restoration to honor America's 250th anniversary. This is a tangible piece of history, craftsmanship, and legacy.
Visit: reallibertycopper.com
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Rhode Island Monthly has covered Bones of the Statue of Liberty, the permanent exhibition opening at Belcourt of Newport on July 4, 2026 — America's 250th anniversary.
The exhibition presents the largest mounted collection of infrastructure artifacts preserved during the Statue's 1984–1986 restoration, including railings from her pedestal, a maintenance elevator cog, and the exterior lamps that once illuminated her — now illuminating the exhibition itself.
Belcourt's curator David Bettencourt notes that "for nearly 140 years, Lady Liberty has stood as the world's greatest symbol of freedom. The artifacts in this exhibition are her literal bones." Belcourt was designed by Richard Morris Hunt, the same architect who designed the Statue's pedestal — making the venue an architectural sibling of the Statue herself.
Real Liberty Copper, the commemorative coin marking the 250th anniversary, was struck from the same category of structural copper featured in the exhibition. A portion of every sale supports Belcourt's preservation work and four charities serving veterans and conservation: Purple Heart Homes, Ducks Unlimited, Special Forces Trust, and the USS Yorktown Foundation.
Exhibition information: belcourt.com
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Full article:
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I'm honored to steward a remarkable piece of American history through Belcourt's newest museum exhibition: Bones of the Statue of Liberty.
For the first time, visitors will have the opportunity to experience structural artifacts removed during the Statue of Liberty's 1984–1986 restoration.
Opening July 4 at Belcourt, this exhibition is about more than history. It's about preserving the ideals Lady Liberty represents and creating experiences that connect people to our shared heritage in meaningful ways.
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Keeping American manufacturing alive with Metal Alchemist.✨
Struck with original copper removed and preserved during the Statue of Liberty’s 1984–1986 restoration.
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, 250 years of American freedom, the Statue of Liberty’s copper is being forged into living history. A family legacy, a verified authentic artifact available to all who cherish American history.
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Making The Brand - Episode 2
I didn’t expect this part of the story to unfold the way it did.
This is about preservation, responsibility, and what it means to carry something bigger than yourself forward.
I’ve been entrusted as an ambassador of the Statue of Liberty artifacts, pieces of American history that could have easily been lost in the transition. Some were saved and carefully preserved, while others were melted down and transformed into something new.
This episode is about what it means to protect that legacy, and to continue the story in a way that still gives people a chance to hold a piece of it.
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I’m excited to share my story. This is Episode One of Making the Brand, a series about what it really takes to build something meaningful.
My hope is that this series gives other entrepreneurs an honest look at the peaks and valleys of building a brand, the wins, the setbacks, the creativity, and everything in between.
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After needing to leave a company that I created out of pure love named after two of my daughters Alex and Ani, I decided to focus on LOVE.
Lovechild is a brand created through my new company, Metal Alchemist, in partnership with @SnoopDogg and @TheGamma
I want to personally thank Snoop Dogg for believing in American manufacturing, the Rhode Island heritage in the jewelry industry, and my own personal Phoenix rising story.
So much more to come…. Feeling Blessed and Grateful.
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