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Scenic Roots with Ray Bassett

A Liberty Bell Scavenger Hunt For America 250

By Ray Bassett

Published September 20, 2026 at 11:34 PM EDT

A Liberty Bell outside the Hamilton County Courthouse in downtown Chattanooga.

(Aired Tues 9/15/26)

For Chattanooga and Hamilton County, this year’s celebration of America 250 runs beyond July 4th.

This Thursday is Constitution Day, commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

On Thursday at 4 PM, a Liberty Bell Scavenger Hunt will begin at the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center as the Chickamauga Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution host an annual Ringing of Bells ceremony.

The scavenger hunt runs until Monday, October 5th

Marti Rutherford is chair of the America 250 Hamilton County Birthday Party Committee.

I spoke with her - and Jennifer Crutchfield of National Park Partners.

Jennifer Crutchfield and Marti Rutherford - at WUTC.