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
MAY
May 9th: County Cemetery Tour – D.A.R.
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May 25th: Memorial Day Celebrations
Participating Locations:
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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 3rd: Reenactment & Education Days
Friedman Park | 10am – 4pm CST
Food trucks! Vendors! Endless Learning Opportunities!
*July 3rd: Parade & Fireworks Festival*
Parade: 10am | Downtown Newburgh, IN
12pm – 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 5th: America’s Potluck
Participating Locations:
Thresherman’s Park | 12-6pm CST
July 8th: Reading of the Declaration of Independence & Time Capsule Celebration
Participating Locations:
Boonville Courthouse | 5pm CST
OCTOBER
Oct. TBD: ADT 250 Relay comes to Warrick County!