One hundred years ago, early in the morning of November 11,
1918, word was received throughout Allegany County that an armistice had been
signed, thus ending World War I. Our
local newspapers contained articles about celebrations throughout the county, including
spontaneous parades, the ringing of bells, speeches, and other activities. The joyous din lasted late into the night!
From Ronald Taylor, President & Museum Director of the Allegany
County Historical Society (ACHS) located in Andover - Let’s spread the word far
and wide that bells be rung again on November 11, 2018, at 11 a.m. local time
throughout Allegany County to commemorate this historic event that took place
100 years ago!
On the national level, the United States World War One
Centennial Commission has organized a World War I remembrance, “Bells of
Peace.” They are asking that bells be
rung on November 11, 2018, at 11 a.m. local time throughout the country. For more information, their website is: www.worldwar1centennial.org.
