Old Independence Regional Museum will host a special free program commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America on Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m.
Dr. Kieran O’Keefe, Assistant Professor of History at Lyon College, will discuss his new book, Suffering for the Crown: The Hudson Valley Loyalists and the Violence of Revolution. In this presentation, he examines the American Revolution as a civil war, exploring the experiences of Americans who remained loyal to the British Crown and those who supported the creation of a new nation.
The talk will explore the war's enduring psychological and social legacies, providing a nuanced understanding of the Revolution's human cost.
Book sales and signing will follow the talk.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to revisit Batesville’s celebration of the American Bicentennial in 1976. Jim and Anne Bechdoldt will share memories from their journey on the Bicentennial Wagon Train, which traveled across the United States from the West Coast to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, exactly 50 years ago.
Attendees are encouraged to support the museum’s “250 for 2.50” fundraising campaign in honor of this historic national milestone. Donors will be recognized on the museum’s special Honor Roll.
Admission for Independence Day week will also be $2.50. Every contribution helps the OIRM preserve, research, and share the stories that connect our community to the nation’s past.
Founded in 1820 and named in honor of the Declaration of Independence, Independence County offers a unique opportunity to reflect on our region’s place in American history. Visitors are invited to explore the museum’s new exhibit, Echoes of Time, which examines our nation’s symbols, Independence Day celebrations, and the communities and landmarks in our region named for veterans of conflicts ranging from the Revolutionary War to World War II.
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