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America 250 Kick Off

Champaign County History Museum

102 E. University Ave.

Champaign, Illinois 61820


(217) 356-1010


Category

History & Education

Hours

June 13, 2026

2:00pm

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Help the Champaign County Historical Society officially kick off our America 250 festivities on Saturday, June 13th, with a celebration at the museum. The program starts at 2:00 PM with music provided by the Sweet Adelines.
National Anthem
Opening Remarks by Dr. Lindsay Andrews
Flag Lowering and 250 Flag Raising – St. Joseph American Legion Color Guard
Special Music
Semi-quincentennial Proclamation-- Champaign Mayor Deborah Feinen
Reading of the Declaration of Independence by Natalie Waters,
Nestor Ramirez, Marguerite Carter, and Robert Holloway
Closing Music
Popcorn and lemonade will be served after the program. 

Category

History & Education

Hours

June 13, 2026

2:00pm

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