Jefferson And A Cannon Part Of Oak Hill Ceremony Sunday
Rickman’s Oak Hill Church will host a “Celebration 250” event Sunday, featuring the reading of the Declaration, one of the signers and a cannon fire. Pastor Todd Sutton said the idea for the patriotic event originated following a conversation between the church song director and member Bill Heard. “Mr. Herd has done, he can’t count […]
Clay Museum Celebration Honors 250 Years Of Freedom
The Clay County Museum is hosting a heritage-focused celebration in Celina this weekend to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Museum Director Beverly Hollyfield the festivities are designed to bring the community back to the basics of American life through historical demonstrations and traditional games. “Our freedom and recognizing the fact that we have […]
Upper Cumberland Unites For Historic Declaration Readings
Upper Cumberland communities are preparing to join a nationwide celebration of America’s 250th birthday, but the part will not end Saturday night. Public readings of the Declaration of Independence will take place across the region Wednesday. UCDD Public Historian Mark Dudney said the regional initiative was inspired by th National Park Service as a way […]
Military Museum Leads 250 Years Of Freedom Parade
The Military Memorial Museum leading Cumberland County’s July 4th Parade, honoring America’s 250th and the Declaration of Independence. Military Memorial Museum President Mark Pfaffenroth said entry is free, but the deadline is this week. Pfaffenroth said it was important to make this parade accessible for all. “We just hope that they’re going to take away […]
Lee’s America 250 Tour Stops in Livingston Wednesday
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee shared a meal with Livingston residents at 1806 BBQ Wednesday as part of his America 250 tour. Lee said the tour is meant to celebrate Tennessee’s contributions to America as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence next year. Lee said this tour is a chance to meet everyday […]
Two Lights For Tomorrow Kicks Off 250th Celebration
A year-long celebration called America 250 begins in the Upper Cumberland Friday, as the community remembers the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride. Putnam County America 250 Committee Member Carol Teeters said this event is called Two Lights For Tomorrow. The two lights symbolize the two lanterns that shone in the Boston church […]
