Mark your calendar to celebrate York County's 275th birthday by ringing bells

Bells will ring across York County to mark its 275th birthday this month.

The event will be held from noon to 12:05 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19.

Schools, churches, organizations, fire departments and even residents are invited to participate.

Bells were used to communicate important information years ago, call residents to gather and mark significant events, according to a news release.

"Let's fill the air with the joyful sound of bells ringing out in unison across the county!" the release states. "Encourage your friends, family, & neighbors to participate. The more bells, the merrier the celebration!"

Reading of the Charter set for York County's 275 anniversary

A ceremony at the York County Administrative Center in downtown York will include a reading of The Charter and unveiling the design of the 275th Commemorative plaque.

It will start at 10 a.m.

The ceremony will kick off a series of upcoming anniversaries over the next few years, including America's 250th birthday.

How to mark York County's 275th anniversary

To see more events planned for the county's birthday, visit www.HistoryMadeHere.com .

This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: Mark your calendar to celebrate York County's 275th birthday by ringing bells