Lenawee County Backs DAR America 250 Effort with Proclamation

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The Lenawee County Commissioners have approved a proclamation supporting the America 250 effort being led by the local Lucy Wolcott Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The proclamation backs a series of events planned throughout the summer to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, including a plaque dedication, public readings, and other community activities.

Why it matters

The America 250 commemoration is a nationwide effort to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, and Lenawee County's support through this proclamation demonstrates local commitment to honoring the nation's founding. The Daughters of the American Revolution have been active in organizing grassroots events to engage the community in this milestone.

The details

The proclamation was approved by the Lenawee County Commissioners on Thursday night after a representative from the Lucy Wolcott Chapter of the DAR outlined the group's plans for the anniversary. The events include a plaque dedication at the Lenawee Historical Museum in July, a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the county courthouse, and additional community events throughout the summer.

• The proclamation was approved by the Lenawee County Commissioners on Thursday, March 28, 2026.
• The plaque dedication at the Lenawee Historical Museum is planned for July 2026.
• The public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the county courthouse is scheduled for summer 2026.

What’s next

The Lucy Wolcott Chapter of the DAR will continue planning and promoting the various America 250 events throughout Lenawee County in the lead-up to the summer 2026 celebrations.