One if by land, two if by sea is the famous signal from the North Church steeple on the night of April 18, 1775.
That signal was meant to shine across the water to those on the opposite shore to carry the message forward and spread it as far and as wide as possible.
“Today we have the same message to spread to everyone in the country to join together in support of one another, to serve each other, our neighbors, and our communities,” said Charlotte Reynolds, chapter regent of The Crab-Orchard Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as she announces the chapter’s support of the Two Lights for Tomorrow nationwide initiative that begins the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
“This initiative calls for two lights to be displayed from our court house, City Hall, all government buildings, and homes,” Reynolds said. “The light shining out in the darkness reminds our citizens of their part in the perpetual building of a ‘more perfect union.'”
The Crab-Orchard Chapter encourages individual citizens to participate by displaying two lights from their homes on the evening of April 18. These lights can be battery-operated candles, spotlights, or lanterns displayed from the windows of individual homes.
“We further encourage the county and city to participate by displaying two lights from all government buildings,” Reynolds said. “Businesses are also encouraged to display two lights from your business.”
She said the cupola of the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville will be lit with two lights, red and blue, to commence the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America.
“Let this community commemorate the famous ride of Paul Revere and for these lights to serve as a uniting call to action for our citizens to celebrate and serve,” Reynolds added.