Dubois County organizations celebrating America 250 to meet in October
Dubois County’s America 250 Committee will meet on Thursday, October 30, at 6 p.m. at the Augustana United Church of Christ, 204 S Fifth St, Holland.
The focus of those organizations attending is to coordinate activities to use resources most effectively. The group has already had four successful meetings where plans and ideas were shared. There has been discussion about planned activities, including the Marine Corps anniversary, visiting Revolutionary War soldiers’ gravesites in the county, quilting, the planting of Liberty Trees, fireworks and drone events, coordination of community church bell ringing, 18th Century reenactments, and reenactment of Tousant L’Ouverture’s life, to mention a few.
The mission of America 250 is to commemorate the United States of America’s 250th Anniversary in 2026 by planning events, projects, and celebrations.
Local organizations possibly benefiting from attendance include veterans’ groups, DAR, SAR, scouting, 4-H, service clubs, Chamber of Commerce, public libraries, historical groups, local government, and interested local citizens.
The Indiana State Semiquincentennial Commission appointed the Dubois County Historical Society to be the County Connect Leader, assisting with communications between local groups and the State Commission. Local events can be listed on the statewide website, https://www.in.gov/usa250
