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A Chronicle of Our Commemorations
Kick Off, Sept. 11, 2025
Mayor Cohen Barnes spoke to organizations from across DeKalb as collaborative planning kicked off for America 250 DeKalb. The kick-off was organized for Sept. 11, since a goal of the America 250 DeKalb initiative is to inspire the same type of unity that was seen in America as the country recovered from the 2001 terrorist attacks. The event at the Egyptian Theatre included a brainstorming sessions on on how the groups can work together to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The American Revolution Experience, Summer 2025
The General John Stark Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosted an exhibit on the Revolution War in the main lobby of the DeKalb Public Library.
Johann de Kalb Liberty Tree
A liberty tree was planted on the grounds of the Ellwood House Museum by the General John Stark Chapter, NSDAR National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to honor Revolution War Major General Johann de Kalb, the namesake of the City of DeKalb and DeKalb County.
Johann de Kalb Liberty Tree
The General John Stark Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution commissioned a plaque that is mounted next to a liberty tree honoring Revolution War Major General Johann de DeKalb. The tree recognizing the namesake of the City of DeKalb and DeKalb County has been planted at the Ellwood House Museum.
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