Local organizations are planning a series of events, including tree dedications, memorial ceremonies, historical readings, and community celebrations, to mark the America250 anniversary and honor the nation’s history throughout Caldwell and surrounding counties.
At last week’s Caldwell Chamber Connect Community Meeting, Carolyn Traum of the General John Caldwell Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, was one of the speakers and shared that their organization is promoting America250, the sesquicentennial of our country.
She announced they will host a tree dedication at Dotson Park at noon on Friday, April 24.
click to download audioShe also provided attendees with a list of additional events celebrating America’s 250th birthday, including the dedication of the America250 Memorial Bench honoring Revolutionary soldiers at the Caldwell County Courthouse on Saturday, April 25th, at 10:00 a.m., sponsored by the Captain William Prince, Sons of the American Revolution.
The Legacy of Liberty, America250 Anniversary Celebration, will take place in Marion on Friday and Saturday, June 26th and 27th, featuring the dedication of Crittenden County’s Liberty Tree.
Thunder in the Valley will take place at Buddy Rogers Park in Fredonia on Friday, July 3rd, at 6:00 p.m., followed on Saturday, July 4th, by the placement of the restored “Bell” on the Caldwell County Courthouse grounds, along with a reading of the Declaration of Independence and a re-dedication of the Veterans Memorial at the historic courthouse.
A Global Reading of the Declaration of Independence is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8th at 5:00 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church in Princeton, sponsored by the General John Caldwell Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Captain William Prince, Sons of the American Revolution.
On Tuesday, July 14th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., “Lunch Date with History” will be held at Adsmore House & Garden, featuring a lunch and a portrayal of daughters buried at Cedar Hill whose fathers served in the American Revolution. The event, sponsored by the General John Caldwell Chapter, will include performances by Andrea Clement, Maggie Gammon, Linda Ward, Dana Hobby, Judy Boaz, Carolyn Traum, and Sandy Stark. Tickets range from $35 to $40, with all proceeds benefiting Adsmore.
The 9/11 Remembrance Program will be held at 8:46 on Friday morning, September 11th, at Princeton City Hall, followed by the Reading of the Constitution on September 20th at Big Springs Park.
For questions about any of these upcoming events, contact Carolyn Traum. She also mentioned that organizations interested in having her speak are welcome to contact her.
