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Jefferson County HCE members celebrate U.S.A. 250th birthday...
10+ hour, 50+ min ago (208+ words) morningsentinel.com Jefferson County HCE members celebrate U.S.A. 250th birthday Jefferson County HCE marked the U.S.A.'s 250th birthday in Mount Vernon with history talks and donations to local charities, highlighting its mission of home and community support. MOUNT VERNON — Jefferson County Home, Community…...
Marion County marks America 250 with 1776 Dinner
1+ week, 3+ day ago (478+ words) SALEM — More than 150 area residents gathered at the Marion County Fairgrounds on Friday evening, July 3, for an event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The 1776 Dinner was organized by a group of local volunteers in conjunction with the…...
Bringing history to life
2+ week, 3+ day ago (258+ words) MOUNT VERNON — In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS) will host a special program on the Declaration of Independence at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at the Historical Village. As part of the free event, local…...
Time Capsule to be buried at Fairview Park
3+ week, 1+ day ago (266+ words) CENTRALIA — The Centralia American Legion is preparing to add a new layer of history to Fairview Park, one not meant for today’s crowd, but for the community that will stand here 25 years from now. American Legion Post 446 is inviting community…...
Beyond the Emancipation Proclamation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (421+ words) What exactly is Juneteenth and why does it hold such significance? This question comes up often, and despite the celebration’s long history, there is still confusion about it and its status as a federal holiday. What I didn’t realize was…...
Keeping their memories alive
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (417+ words) MOUNT VERNON — They were brave and honorable men who proudly served their country during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history – the Civil War. And on Friday, May 1, they were given their due. The National Society Daughters of the…...
Black History Museum held Saturday in MV
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (245+ words) MOUNT VERNON — Kingdom Woman Ministry (KWM) joined with local residents Saturday to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of African Americans with a free program held in Mount Vernon called the Black History Museum. KWM Founder Patricia James said this was…...