Dubois County organizations celebrating America 250th to meet in January
Dubois County’s America 250 Committee will meet on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Jasper Public Library Hickory Room.
The focus of those organizations attending is to coordinate activities to most effectively use resources. The group has already had 5 successful meetings where ideas were shared. There has been discussion about planned and potential activities, including quilting, the planting of Liberty Trees, fireworks and drones events, coordination of community church bell ringing, 18th Century reenactments, reenactment of Tousant Dubois’ life, public reading of the Declaration of Independence, and Community Meals, to mention a few.
The mission of America 250 is to commemorate the United States of America’s 250th Anniversary this year 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 members, 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
For more information, contact Dubois County Historical Society president Gary Eck at geck@eck-mundy.com or 812-634-8001 (work).
