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:

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

MAY

May 9th: County Cemetery Tour – D.A.R.
- LEARN MORE:
May 25th: Memorial Day Celebrations
- Participating Locations:
  - …
May TBD: Community Clean Up Day
- Participating Locations:
  - …

JUNE

June 14th: Flag Day Celebrations
- Participating Locations:
  - …
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

JULY

June 27th – July 3rd: Reenactment & Education Days
- Friedman Park | 10am – 4pm CST
- Food trucks! Vendors! Endless Learning Opportunities!
July 3rd: Parade & Fireworks Festival
- Parade: 11am | Downtown Newburgh, IN
- 11am – 9pm | Food trucks! Vendors! Music! Activities!
July 4th: Tristate Fitness 5k for America 250
- Time TBD | Friedman Park
July 4th: Memorial Marker Unveiling
- Boonville Courthouse | 2pm
July 4th: America’s Potluck
- Participating Locations:
  - Thresherman’s Park | 12-6pm CST
July 8th: Reading of the Declaration of Independence
- Participating Locations:
  - Boonville Courthouse | Time TBD

OCTOBER

Oct. TBD: ADT 250 Relay comes to Warrick County!