Bells Across America celebrates signing of the Constitution

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Town bells rang out Monday celebrating the signing of the U.S. Constitution 231 years ago, on Sept. 17, 1787. The event was coordinated by local members of the Sarah Platt Decker Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

By Linda Hobbs

Special to The SUN

Town bells rang simultaneously with Bells Across America celebrating the signing of the U.S. Constitution 231 years ago, on Sept. 17, 1787, with the help of students from the Pagosa Peak Open School.

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