Dubois County’s America 250th Committee meeting

Dubois County’s America 250th Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 24, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ireland Historical Society Building at 5173 W. Walnut Street.

The focus of those organizations attending is to coordinate activities to utilize resources most effectively. The group has already held three successful meetings, during which 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,  reenactment of Tousant Dubois’ life, to mention a few. The group recently developed a logo to help highlight Dubois County’s events.

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, 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