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MyBillofRights.org Completes America’s First Bill of Rights Monument

Apr 25, 2013 No Comments ›› chrisbliss

In a light rain, with dignitaries including Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, Congressperson Kyrsten Sinema, and Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Rebecca Berch, the Bill of Rights Monument at the Arizona State Capitol was dedicated to the people on December 15, 2012 - the 221st anniversary of the ratification of the Bill ...

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Join Us at the Dedication

Dec 11, 2012 No Comments ›› chrisbliss

This Saturday, Bill of Rights Day, is the 221st anniversary of ratification of the Bill of Rights. It's also when we'll dedicate America's first monument of the Bill of Rights. Help us complete this project in the black, and continue our mission: MyBillofRights.org/contribute

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America’s First Bill of Rights Monument Completed!

Nov 22, 2012 No Comments ›› chrisbliss

In a light rain, with dignitaries including Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, Congressperson Kyrsten Sinema, and Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Rebecca Berch, the Bill of Rights Monument at the Arizona State Capitol was dedicated to the people on December 15, 2012 - the 221st anniversary of the ratification of the Bill ...

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Over $100,000 Since October 1st!

Oct 21, 2012 No Comments ›› chrisbliss

Only $25,000 to go !!! MyBillofRights.org is excited to announce that since October 1st we've raised over $100,000 for the Bill of Rights Monument at the Arizona Capitol. Thanks to a strong response from a broad array of community leaders, our goal of being ready to dedicate America's first monument of the Bill of Rights this ...

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National Cupcake Day No More!

Sep 12, 2012 No Comments ›› chrisbliss

It's December 15th. Do You Know What Day It Is? Last December 15th when I was surfing my way through the morning news, Good Morning America and at least one other of the national morning shows ran the same story about what a very special day December 15th was, because it was ... National Cupcake Day! ...

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(right-to-left) Lewis Black, Dick Gregory, Father Guido Sarducci (Don Novello), Bill Engvall, Kathleen Madigan, Chris Bliss, Bobcat Goldthwait, Tom Smothers, Steven Wright, Danny Zelisko

Thanks To Everyone For An Unforgettable Evening

May 25, 2012 No Comments ›› chrisbliss

The Phoenix Comedy Festival raised just over $110,000 toward the Bill of Rights Monument at the Arizona Capitol.   This means we have enough money to complete the sculpting of all 10 Amendment Monoliths for America's first monument of the Bill of Rights!   All that remains is funding the actual installation. Won't you help us get there? Contribute ...

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A Milestone Reached

May 24, 2012 No Comments ›› chrisbliss

Major work begins at Kincannon Studios on the Amendment Monoliths for the Bill of Rights Monument at the Arizona Capitol, America's first monument honoring the Bill of Rights. With multiple options for donors, you can help us complete this historic project with your gift of as little as $5.    Give to the Installation Fund, and your ...

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Fox 10 News / Phoenix

Mar 15, 2012 Comments Off chrisbliss

This news segment from Fox 10 News in Phoenix gives an excellent look at Arizona monument and the Bill of Rights Comedy Concert on May 13 at Phoenix Symphony Hall VIP Donor Packages For The Bill Of Rights Comedy Concert

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Stone For Monoliths Delivered

Mar 3, 2012 No Comments ›› chrisbliss

On February 28, two flatbed trucks arrived at Kincannon Studios in Austin, offloading ten massive blocks of saw-cut limestone, destined to become America's first monument of the Bill of Rights. A total of 44,000 pounds of limestone. Twenty-two tons worth, fresh from the mountain. Sculptor Joseph Kincannon is on the the right, closest to ...

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Arizona Monument Fundraising Underway

Feb 7, 2012 Comments Off chrisbliss

With Final Approval, Fundraising Begins On November 10, 2011 MyBillofRights.org received unanimous final approval from the Legislative Governmental Mall Commission for the site and design of America's first monument celebrating the Bill of Rights. Our target dedication date is Bill of Rights Day (December 15) 2012. To help us complete this historic project, go to Arizona ...

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