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Semiquincentennial

Andre-Arnold Project Highlighting Westchester Co Treason Sites

August 1, 2021 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

This Man's A SpyFrom Philadelphia, on July 3rd, 1776, John Adams mailed a letter to his wife, Abigail, in Boston. The letter explained the historic decisions agreed upon by the Continental Congress and the plans for celebration.

“The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.” ~ John Adams

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Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City Tagged With: America's 250th Anniversary, American Revolution, Benedict Arnold, Military History, Revolutionary Westchester 250, Semiquincentennial, West Point, Westchester County

The Semiquincentennial: State Leg Passes 250th Commemoration Act

July 8, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Senator Shelley B Mayer and Assemblymember Carrie WoernerOn June 8th, in the final week of legislative session, the New York State 250th Commemoration Act, passed both the New York Senate and Assembly.

The bill, which passed unanimously in both houses and now awaits the signature of Governor Andrew Cuomo, would create the New York State 250th Commemoration Commission to create a plan to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and founding of the United States (the Semiquincentennial, July 4, 2026), and establish a 250th Commemoration Commission Fund. [Read more…] about The Semiquincentennial: State Leg Passes 250th Commemoration Act

Filed Under: History Tagged With: America's 250th Anniversary, American Revolution, Cultural History, Fourth of July, NYS Budget, Political History, Semiquincentennial

America250 Semiquincentennial Campaign Rolling Out

July 6, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

america250The America250 Foundation has released its new website and marketing campaign, featuring a countdown to the 250th anniversary of America’s formation (the Semiquincentennial, July 4, 2026), and results from a survey measuring Americans’ sentiments on a variety of topics facing the country.

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Filed Under: History Tagged With: America's 250th Anniversary, America250 Foundation, Semiquincentennial

Revolutionary Westchester 250 Launch at Jay Heritage Saturday

December 7, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Tales of the famous infamous and the unsungThe launch of Revolutionary Westchester 250 has been set for Saturday, December 8th, from 11:30 am to 4 pm at the Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Road, in Rye, NY.

From 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, visitors can learn from historic re-enactors from the Hearts of Oak Militia about the challenges New York and Westchester faced during the turbulent times of John Jay, Benedict Arnold, Ann Miller, Aaron Palmer and George Washington. There will be a Fife and Drum Corps and opportunity to stroll the historic grounds where John Jay returned to celebrate the treaty he forged to end the Revolutionary War. Food trucks will be on hand offering their wares. [Read more…] about Revolutionary Westchester 250 Launch at Jay Heritage Saturday

Filed Under: History Tagged With: America's 250th Anniversary, Jay Heritage Center, Revolutionary Westchester 250, Semiquincentennial

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