DAR chapter preparing annual Constitution Week observance

by The Lakelander
The Fort Graham Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is once again putting out banners and encouraging Hill County residents to learn about the U.S. Constitution during Constitution Week. Constitution Week will be observed September 17-23 and encourages Americans to read the Constitution to be better informed. The U.S. Constitution, with 4,440 words, is the oldest and shortest written constitution of any government in the world. Founding Father John Adams called it “the greatest single effort of national deliberation that the world has ever seen,” and George Washington described it as “little short of a miracle.” Constitution Week displays with information will be placed at both the Hillsboro and Lake Whitney libraries. Many books are available at local libraries to help the public learn more about the Preamble and Constitution.

The Fort Graham Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are preparing to observe Constitution Week, which runs from September 17-23 and celebrates the 237th anniversary of the signing of this great document.


The local chapter is putting up signs, facilitating the signing of local proclamations and encouraging the community to read the Constitution. “Many times Americans believe that sayings and phrases are in our Constitution, but they really aren’t,” DAR announced. “Use Constitution Week, September 17th to 23rd, to become better-informed and responsible citizens.”


The United States Constitution, America’s most important document, stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights. DAR says that Constitution Week is celebrated annually to commemorate its history, importance and bring attention to how it serves still today.
The U.S. Constitution is the oldest constitution still in active use in the world today, protecting the individual liberties of all citizens.


In 1955, DAR 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.


DAR has also erected a structure that is built in tribute to the Constitution of the United States. DAR Constitution Hall, which is a performing arts center, opened in 1929.
The aims of Constitution Week celebration are to:

  • Emphasize citizens’ responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution.
  • Inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America’s great heritage and the foundation for our way of life.
  • Encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.

As part of Constitution Week, Bells Across America is an annual celebration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution.

Participants gather to ring bells, much as the church bells of Philadelphia rang out when the U.S. Constitution was first signed at 4 p.m. on September 17, 1787.


For more information, area residents are encouraged to visit the Whitney and Hillsboro public libraries to view Constitution Week displays.

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