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Metcalfe Co. celebrating America's 250th Anniversary By Carol Perkins Metcalfe County orchestrated its most elaborate historical celebration in 1976, in observance of America's 200th anniversary. Our 250th anniversary is rapidly approaching, and the community is actively planning another grand celebration. It will likely be even bigger and better. In 1976, ladies dressed in costumes from various decades. We had hippies from the 60s, pioneer women from the Old West, flappers, and rock-and-rollers from the 50s. Some veterans from both WWI and WWII wore their original uniforms, while others wore outfits depicting other wars. Dozens of floats thrilled the massive crowds that gathered along the route. There may be a scrapbook from that day. As preparations are underway, we all need to think about how we can help. One way is for each home to display a flag. It doesn't have to be large; it could be a flag in every window with a candle. Maybe we can persuade our churches and/or clubs to prepare a float. It is a tremendous amount of work, but the fellowship of putting it together is priceless, especially with children involved. Banners and other displays are not expensive on Amazon (and other places), and we can volunteer to help decorate store windows and set up displays. Let's get involved. Connie Scott and I were yearbook sponsors in 1976 and based the theme on the Bicentennial. Karen Clark was the editor, and David Cassady was the assistant editor. James Howard Young assisted in establishing a decade-based theme for each class officer's page, with corresponding attire for the officers. His home was the perfect backdrop for each photo session, and back then, we could bus students to and from the site. (Cindy and Richard Young's home now). Mr. Young was an authority on our history and culture. Before school ends this year, our students will be given a commemorative T-shirt, a small flag, and a copy of the Declaration of Independence, thanks to the generosity of our community. Each school is planning a celebration program that will reinforce the importance of the document. For the party this summer, they can again display their shirts. I don't know what other counties are planning or if they have plans for their students, but Metcalfe County is on a roll. By the way, if you have pictures from 1976, I'm sure our paper would appreciate you sharing them. Let's make this one a spectacular event. Note: Columbia Magazine would also like to share your photos from the Bicentennial - see the CM Comment Form for ways to send them. This story was posted on 2026-03-19 18:27:10
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