The Nathaniel Massie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is commemorating the 237th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution today at several locations, including urging the public to join in on a national ringing of the bells at 4pm.
From their news release:
A “town crier“ will be on the steps of the Ross County Court House to lead in the celebration. Church bells will be ringing throughout the community as the country celebrates in a united event.
Also at 4:00 p.m. on September 17th, all are invited to attend a panel discussion brought to us by the Chillicothe Ross County Public Library and Ohio University-Chillicothe in Bennett Hall Auditorium. From the selection of materials in the collections to celebrations of cultural events like Pride Month and religious holidays, public libraries are on the frontlines of freedom of information issues. Our panel will explore the historical role of libraries and the modern challenges posed by disinformation and social media.
The discussion will be moderated by James Hill, Executive Director of the Chillicothe and Ross County Library. Panelists include Erin Lyons, Enrichment Director, and Jenn Slone, Access Director from the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library; and Drew Wichterman, Director of Pickaway County Library.
A storefront on East Second Street near the Pour House at Machinery Hall is decorated for the holiday with artifacts and information.
The DAR will be presenting a program for students at Ross County Christian Academy starring Thomas Jefferson, and children will sign their own proclamations of support of the constitution.
The Nathaniel Massie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution urges local residents to join all Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance.
There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that functions to this day.
The DAR initiated the observance in 1955, when the service organization petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate September 17–23 of each year to the commemoration of Constitution Week. Congress adopted the resolution, and on August 2, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into Public Law #915.
The Nathaniel Massie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has a public Facebook page.
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The Nathaniel Massie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has decorated a storefront on East Second Street in Chillicothe near the Pour House at Machinery Hall.