Published July 11. 2026 08:59AM
The historic bell at Nonnemaker Farm rang five times on Independence Day as members of the Nonnemaker family and descendants—JoAnn Nonnemaker-Markowicz, Nate Markovicz, David Nonnemaker, Timmy Nonnemaker and Gabriel Nonnemaker—each took one turn ringing the bell.
Nate Markovicz said the five rings symbolized the five 50-year periods of America’s 250-year history.
Behind them, the barn was decorated with 250 stars commemorating the nation’s semiquincentennial.
David Nonnemaker participated in place of his father.
David Nonnemaker rings the bell in place of his father at the Nonnemaker Farm, July 4. JoAnn Nonnemaker-Markowicz (left) and Nate Markovicz (right) observe,PRESS PHOTO BY MICHAEL HIRSCH
