Local DAR Members Meet in Washington, D.C. - Shelby County Reporter

Local DAR members meet in Washington, D.C. - Shelby County Reporter

FROM STAFF REPORTS WASHINGTON, DC – More than 4,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution convened at the nation’s capital for the 134th Continental Congress, the latest gathering of the longstanding service organization’s annual meeting. The week-long convention consisted of business sessions, committee meetings, and social functions and was topped off with formal evening ceremonies at which national DAR award recipients were hono…

Dare County launches new website for America's upcoming 250th anniversary

As America approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding in 2026, Dare County is joining communities across the nation in commemorating this historic milestone. “With a focus on honoring our shared history, fostering education and celebrating cultural achievements, Dare County’s America 250 celebrations will showcase the unique contributions of our region to the broader story of the United States,” stated the county in an update. In this vein…

Elmore County Kicks Off Yearlong Celebration for America’s 250th Birthday

WETUMPKA, Ala. (WAKA) — Although the Fourth of July weekend is wrapping up, celebrations continue in Elmore County as residents mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. On Sunday, the county launched A Celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial, a year-long commemoration honoring influential people and pivotal moments from the Revolutionary War. Historians discussed the life of soldier and prisoner of war Obediah Moore, as well as John Archer Elmor…