Warrick County America 250
Mission
To commemorate in Indiana, the United States of America’s 250th Anniversary
Vision
By commemorating the USA’s 250th Anniversary, we intend to renew patriotism, honor diversity, strengthen service to our community, state, and country with the intention to enhance belief in the world’s oldest continually existing Constitutional Republic and its future.
Objectives
- To involve all Hoosiers/Americans in the Celebration of America 250 IN.
- To emphasize the strength of Hoosier ideas, hopes, and dreams.
- To achieve a 250th Commemoration on which Hoosiers can reflect as a positive achievement at this time in Indiana’s and America’s history.
Committee Members:
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Ivy Clark, Chair
Emily Reubl, Secretary
Anne Rust Aurand
Bill Bartelt
Brenda Black -
Chris Cooke
Robert Engel
Wendy Glass
Leanna Hughes
Matt Melfi -
Ali Oliver
Joe Schitter
Colleen Talley
Randy Wheeler
EVENTS
ONGOING
- Oct. 27, 2025 – July 4, 2026: 250 Day Community Challenge
- Participate and learn more on Facebook by following @Warrick County America250
- America’s Field Trip (Essay Contest Grades 3-12)
- DEADLINE March 30, 2026 at 7pm CST
- Learn More
~ APRIL ~
April 18th: D.A.R. Grave Marker Dedication
The Captain Jacob Warrick Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution invites YOU to the dedication of the grave marker honoring Mr. Jacob Johnston (Corporal, Maryland).
10am | 1612 S Rockport Rd. Boonville, IN 47601
RSVP by April 7th to Brenda Black | blb@psci.net
~ MAY ~
May 25th: Memorial Day Celebrations
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May TBD: Community Clean Up Day
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~ JUNE ~
June 14th: Flag Day Celebrations
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June 20th: Time Travel Ball
6-10pm | Friedman Park Events Center
Museums Unite: Newburgh Museum, Museum of the Coal Industry, and Warrick County Museum
Tickets available at each location AND ONLINE HERE: Learn More
~ JULY ~
June 27th – July 2nd: Reenactment & Education Days
Friedman Park | 10am – 4pm CST
Food trucks! Vendors! Endless Learning Opportunities!
Topics: History of Play | Cooking | Textiles | Weaponry | Arts & Crafts
*July 3rd: Parade & Fireworks Festival*
Parade: 10am | Downtown Newburgh, IN
2-9pm | Food trucks! Vendors! Music! Activities!
MORE INFORMATION AND PARADE ENTRY BELOW:
July 4th: Tristate Fitness 5k for America 250
Time TBD | Friedman Park
July 4th: D.A.R. Veteran Memorial Marker Dedication
Warrick County Courthouse Lawn | 10am followed by reception at Main Street Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
July 5th: America’s Potluck
The Warrick County America 250 Committee invites YOU to participate in a NATIONWIDE event! Gather your friends and family to your local church, a campground, club organization, or even backyard and neighborhood to celebrate America’s 250th birthday!
Food and music are ways that we can connect across our community tables and bring people together to commemorate, celebrate, and look to the future.
America’s Potluck is an opportunity for neighbors to join one another to share a communal meal, creating a sense of connection and belonging and fostering interactions among people from all walks of life.
July 8th: Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Participating Locations:
Boonville Courthouse | 5pm CST
~ OCTOBER ~
Oct. TBD: ADT 250 Relay comes to Warrick County!