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Sudbury 250 committee lays out calendar, logistics and fundraising for 250th events
Summary
At a Feb. 5 hybrid meeting, the Sudbury 250 committee reviewed confirmed and tentative events for the town's 250th, discussed logistics (venues, AV, performers and safety), and prioritized fundraising and outreach, while approving meeting minutes.
On Feb. 5, 2025, the Sudbury 250 committee met in a hybrid session to review and confirm a calendar of events, fundraising steps and operational details for the town's 250th anniversary programming, including an April 19 commemoration, a May 18 presentation by Deborah Sampson and a Sept. 21 Henry Knox dinner with a planned cannon firing.
The meeting focused on event scheduling, public access and practical needs such as venues, audio-visual equipment, performer fees and promotion. Committee members emphasized keeping the daytime talks and performances free and widely accessible while offering optional paid dinners and ticketed evening programs. The committee also discussed fundraising sources and local partnerships to cover performer fees, permits and other costs.
Committee members confirmed several event dates and venues or marked them tentatively confirmed: a March 16 talk (presenter: Jensharka) and a May 18 Deborah Sampson program (Martha and Mary Chapel, tentatively); a large April 19 program tied to the Concord/April 19 commemorations with a morning march and an evening colonial dinner at the Wayside Inn; a Henry Knox dinner and cannon demonstration on Sept. 21; and a planned July 4 and…
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