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Franklin plaque and Liberty Tree project set for festival day, organizers say
Summary
Organizers of a bronze plaque honoring Benjamin Franklin and a Liberty Tree planted in Lions Legend Park said the memorials are finished and the committee agreed to schedule a public dedication on July 5 during the city's July festival; about $1,100 in surplus funds will be used for promotion or giveaways.
Organizers of a new bronze plaque honoring Benjamin Franklin and a Liberty Tree planted in Lions Legend Park told the Franklin Civic Celebration Committee the project is complete and the committee agreed to include a dedication during the July festival on July 5 from about 2 to 3 p.m.
The plaque and tree were proposed by a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and produced through a local designer working with a Pennsylvania foundry; the organizer said fundraising exceeded costs by about $1,100. "It's stored right here in the city hall... it's ready…
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