Jonesborough: Sixth Annual Bell Ringing

On Sunday, September 15^th, the State of Franklin Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), are hosting their Sixth Annual Bell Ringing in honor of Constitution Week.  The event will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Oak Hill School, located at 214 East Sabin Drive in Jonesborough across from the Jonesborough Public Library.  The program will include history on the 18^th and 21^st Amendments to the Constitution. Several groups will be in attendance, including the Kings Mountain SAR, Watauga Chapter SAR, Descendants of Washington’s Army at Valley Forge, Sons of Union Veterans, Over-Mountain Victory Trail Association-National Park Service, United Daughters of 1812, and Crockett Family Reunion.  Bring your chairs and bells that Sunday and “make a joyful noise” as America celebrates the Constitution.

The Daughters of the American Revolution began the tradition of celebrating the Constitution.  In 1955, the DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week.  The resolution was adopted by Congress and signed into law on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.  The State of Franklin Chapter of the NSDAR has been based in Jonesborough since 1929.

The Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural, historical, and cultural heritage of our region and to providing educational experiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences.  For more information, please call our office at 423.753.9580, or contact the organization via email at info@heritageall.org.  Additional information can also be found online at http://www.heritageall.org/.