Constitution Day to be observed with Marietta Square event

The Fielding Lewis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a “Ringing of the Bells” event Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Marietta Square to observe Constitution Day.

This event is free and open to the public, and community leaders will be participating in the program. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at First Presbyterian Church Marietta (189 Church St.).

The DAR holds bell-ringing ceremonies across the county each Sept. 17 to launch Constitution Week, which is being observed in Cobb County.

According to an event announcement, “the Marietta Square bell is an exact replica of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. This replica was made in the same foundry that made the original. It was presented to the City of Marietta on July 4, 1976 by the Marietta Jaycees as part of the U.S. Bicentennial celebration. It was rung 13 times that day in tribute to the original 13 colonies that formed the United States of America.”

The Fielding Lewis Chapter was founded in Marietta in 1904. It’s named after a Revolutionary War-era merchant and trader from Virginia who helped supply the American army and led boycotts against British goods.

The Cobb Board of Commissioners earlier this week recognized the Barbara Hickey Constitution Committee for Constitution Day.

It’s a part of the Cobb Republican Women’s Club and members distribute copies of the U.S. Constitution to fifth grade students in Cobb and Marietta schools.

The U.S. Constitution was signed by delegates in Philadelphia on Sept, 17, 1787, a date also recognizes those who have become U.S. citizens.