Club Holds Constitution Day Event
Ashe County Republican Women held a re-enactment of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence for Constitution Day on Thursday, September 17, at the Boondocks Restaurant in West Jefferson.
Members were dressed in colonial attire while reciting the Declaration of Independence and then having all 13 colonies sign it as part of the live re-enactment for the community.
There were also 250th Anniversary items for purchase plus free giveaways for all in attendance. For kids, there were 2 teaching games available for them to do.
The Ashe County Republican Women who volunteered with the events were Lisa Blalock, Geri Brady, Gee Gee Collinsworth, Bonnie Derr, Jane Everett, Jenifer Falls, Terri Penzenstadler, Paula Perry, Cheryl Radley, Toni Wall, and Janet Ward.
CAPTIONS: Ashe County Republican Women members hold a signed Declaration of Independence; members read the grievances in the Declaration as colony delegates; members sign the Declaration as colony delegates.