As part of Alexander County’s America 250 activities, the public is invited to a dedication ceremony for the Charters of Freedom at Alexander County Courthouse Park on Friday, May 15, at 3:00 p.m.
Foundation Forward, Inc. worked with Alexander County to install the Charters of Freedom at Courthouse Park. The life-size replicas include the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The historical documents are located near the flagpoles in the center of the park.
Alexander County Commissioners will join representatives from Foundation Forward for a brief program and dedication ceremony. The Alexander Central High School Marching Band, under the direction of Patrick Watkins, will provide patriotic music before, during, and after the ceremony.
“Alexander County is proud to host a Charters of Freedom installation at Alexander County Courthouse Park in downtown Taylorsville,” said Chairman Larry Yoder. “We invite residents to attend and enjoy this patriotic event as we continue to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.”
The ceremony will also include the placement of a time capsule, which will contain items representing recent events and daily life in Alexander County. The capsule will be opened on September 17, 2087.
Foundation Forward, Inc. is an educational non-profit that installs life-size replicas of the United States’ Charters of Freedom in communities across America. All Charters of Freedom settings are open 24/7 to the public and provide a place for communities to reflect, gather, and celebrate the United States and the men and women who have fought to protect our freedoms. Learn more at www.chartersoffreedom.com.
The Alexander County America 250 Committee includes Chairman Larry Yoder, Helen Chestnut, Nancy Coley, Betty Long, Lisa Lowe, and Tamara Odom.
To view additional America 250 events in Alexander County, visit visitalexandernc.com/calendar.