Local DAR Chapter Celebrates Constitution Week

In 1955, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) petitioned Congress to set aside a week in September to observe the signing of the United States Constitution, which took place on September 17, 1787. This week, known as "Constitution Week" is observed from September 17 -23 each year. The traditional kick-start to this week of celebration is a bell ringing ceremony that takes place throughout the country at 4 PM EST, known as the "Ringing of the Bells".

Ketewamoke Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, located in Huntington, invites the public to join in this patriotic celebration and make a joyful noise by ringing a bell today, wherever you may be, at 4 PM.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, the largest women's service organization in the world, promotes patriotism, historic preservation and education. Members of the DAR share a common connection; all descend from men and women who supported the cause of American Independence during the Revolutionary War. Over 1 million women have been admitted to membership since the organization's founding nearly 130 years ago.

Ketewamoke Chapter, NSDAR, welcomes anyone who is interested in learning more about their service projects to visit their website at HuntingtonDAR.org or e-mail Regent, Sarah O'Connor at Ketewamokechapter@gmail.com for more information.