MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe CT 250 Committee invites residents to join other Americans in ringing a bell 13 times at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, for each of the original 13 colonies who sent soldiers to fight for our country’s independence. Any type of bell noisemaker will do.
Videos or photos of your ringing bell can be shared on the Monroe CT 250 Facebook page.
All are welcome to another event to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday on Thursday, July 8, when there will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Monroe Town Green at 6 p.m.
At 6:30 that evening, town churches will ring their bells 13 times.
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