The Patrick County VA250 Commemoration Committee, in cooperation with Patrick County Tourism, will join with communities from all over Virginia to mark America’s birthday with the Tolling of Bells all over Patrick County.
This year’s celebration will echo the celebratory ringing of bells that marked the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783 and a tradition that dates back to 1963.
This year’s ringing of bells 13 times at 5p.m. on July 4, is in the planning stages and the committee is looking for churches, civic groups and others who would like to play their part in this year’s ceremony.
If you, your church or organization have a bell and would like to take part in the July 4 event, please contact pcva250@gmail.com for more information.
The Patrick County VA250 Commemoration Committee was formed to help plan the county’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday, including events leading up to and including July 4, 2026. To learn more, visit the committee’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PatrickCountyVA250.
