The Constitution has been amended 27 times since then, but its basic guiding principles remain the same.
Constitution Week is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23 to commemorate its history and importance and to bring attention to how this document serves our Constitutional Republic. In 2024, Constitution Week is Tuesday, September 17 through Monday, September 23.
This celebration of the Constitution was started by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, NSDAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U. S. Congress and signed into public law on August 2, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
On September 17, 1787, patriotic citizens across the land gathered to ring church bells at 4:00 p.m., as they did in Philadelphia, PA, when the U. S. Constitution was first signed.
Morrison will replicate this melodic tribute on Monday, September 23 as Constitution Week concludes. At noon, Rich Criss, Director of Music at Emmanuel Church at 202 E. Morris Street, will set joyful “Pealing Bells” to ring for 60 seconds.
If you are fortunate enough to hear them, take another minute to be grateful for the protections held by “We the People” within the United States Constitution.
