- Subject:
- America 250 celebration commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
- Speaker:
- Master of Ceremonies: Emmy Winner broadcaster Scott Murray
On July 4th at noon, chapters nationwide are invited to hold bell-ringing ceremonies in honor of our country’s 250th birthday. In Dallas, our chapter has arranged to hold the ceremony at Bella Donna Chapel in Adriatica Village.
Agenda:
| 11:15 | Welcome and Remarks – Scott Murray | |
| 11:17 | Posting of Colors | |
| National Anthem : Terri Martin | ||
| Invocation : Reverend Todd Collier | ||
| Pledge of Allegiance: Past Commander Mark Smits | ||
| Preamble: Junior Vice Commander Ramon Ramos | ||
| 11:25 | Opening Remarks – Dallas Chapter Commander Jim Runzheimer | |
| 11:27 | Declaration of Independence Readings | |
| 11:31 | The Faith Behind the Freedom – Reverend Todd Collier | |
| 11:34 | Jews Contributions to the Revolution – Historian Marc Liebman | |
| 11:37 | George Washington Farewell Address Excerpt – Tom Washington | |
| 11:52 | Bell Tower Muster: Freedom Bells Ceremony with 13 Bell Ringers | |
| 11:59 | National and Local Countdown begins | |
| 12:00 | Ceremonial Bell Tower Toll – Tom Washigton | |
| 12:04 | Closing Remarks – Dallas Chapter Commander Jim Runzhiemer | |
| 12:08 | Retirement of the Colors | |
| 12:10 | Conclusion of Event – Scott Murray |
July 4, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. This Freedom Bells ceremony will bring together multiple generations of Americans to celebrate the nation’s founding, honor its enduring principles, and participate in a synchronized nationwide bell-ringing observance marking America’s Semiquincentennial.
We recommend wearing church or business attire for the service. The chapel is kept quite cool, so we suggest wearing at least a polo shirt and slacks or equivalent attire. Covered parking is available in the Village area. Please plan to arrive 15–20 minutes before the service begins to allow enough time to park and walk to the chapel. Feel free to dress for the occasion. If you have colonial-era clothing or accessories, you’re welcome to wear them.
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