Praying, Pledging and Ringing Bells for Our Nation's Constitution

Pictured (l-r) are Lewie Dunn, Betty Harrah, Gerri Haymans, Susan Sloan, Bonnie Bolin, Anita Davis, Mary Jane Sams, Ann Eldredge, Carol Key, Serenah Tyson, Bebe Moore and Mike Tomme.

The buzz was audible at the old Fayette County Courthouse on the square Friday, September 17.

With muskets, bells, and flags, the James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated the 223rd anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution.

The celebration opened with prayer and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  A musket salute was given by the Marquis de Lafayette Chapter Sons of the American Revolution.

Several local residents joined in the 3rd annual bell ringing celebration.

The James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is chartered in Fayetteville, GA.

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DAR and SAR Ring Bells to Celebrate America's Freedom

Musket shots were fired on the old Fayette County Courthouse grounds on July 4th as the James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the Marquis de Lafayette Chapter Sons of the American Revolution gathered to celebrate America's independence at the annual "Let Freedom Ring" ceremony.

Names of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were read aloud, and followed with a bell being rung for each of the 13 original colonies. 

Jared Cline, a member of the Button Gwinnett Chapter Children of the American Revolution, led the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.

The Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by Congress which listed the grievances against King George III and announced the 13 colonies were no longer a part of the English Empire.  The vote to declare independence from England was on July 2, 1776, but the statement was not adopted until July 4, 1776.  By this time, the American colonies had been at war with England for over a year.  While adopted on July 4th, it is generally believed the final signatures on the Declaration were not completed until August 2, 1776.

The James Waldrop Chapter DAR and the Marquis de Lafayette Chapter SAR are chartered in Fayetteville.










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Constitution Day Bell Ringing in Fayetteville Georgia

Carolyn Balog and James Waldrop Chapter DAR Regent Betty Harrah

The James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution joined in the Bells Across America Celebration on September 17 as the country celebrated the 221st anniversary of the signing of the US Constitution. Over 2 dozen local citizens, DAR members and SAR members rang bells for two minutes in honor of the signing. A 6 foot long scroll with over 500 names of local citizens who have pledged support of the Constitution over the last month was on display. The Marquis de Lafayette Chapter Sons of the American Revolution provided a musket salute.

The James Waldrop Chapter DAR is chartered in Fayetteville, GA.

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Celebrate Constitution Day with Bells

Carolyn Balog and Regent Betty Harrah
Photo by Ann Eldredge

The James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will kick off Constitution Week with bell ringing on September 17th at noon at the old Fayette County Courthouse in Fayetteville. The weeklong commemoration of America’s most important document is one of our country’s least known official observances. Our Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties and freedom, and to ensure those unalienable rights to every American. The public is invited to bring bells and join in as our country celebrates the day. In addition to the bells, all are invited to publicly sign their support of the U. S. Constitution. The Marquis de Lafayette Chapter Sons of the American Revolution will be providing a musket salute for the occasion.

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Let Freedom Ring Ceremony-- July 4th

Let Freedom Ring Ceremony
July 4th
2 pm
Old Fayette County Courthouse Square, Fayetteville, Georgia

During this short but inspiring ceremony, the names of the original thirteen states are read and bells are rung to honor the men who risked their lives by signing the Declaration of Independence. This event was begun by the Marquis de Lafayette Chapter Sons of the American Revolution several years ago and has become a Fayetteville tradition. This year, the James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution of Fayetteville will partner with them and hand out American flags to attendees. The ceremony only lasts about twenty minutes, so plan that barbecue for 3:00 and bring the family to this meaningful event to honor our country's birthday and the men who brought it about.