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Board proclaims March 9–15 ‘Botetourt Resolutions Week’ and hears museum society plan for March 14 event
Summary
Supervisors approved a proclamation marking the 250th anniversary of the Botetourt Resolutions and heard event plans from the county historical society; the board approved the proclamation by voice vote.
The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors on Monday unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing March 9–15, 2025, as Botetourt Resolutions Week, to mark the 250th anniversary of the county’s 1775 resolutions.
Supervisor Clinton presented the proclamation and invited Ed Holt, chair of the Botetourt County Historical Society, to describe planned commemorations. Holt said the historical society and supporting organizations intend to stage a short interpretive program at the Kyle House on Friday, March 14, at 7 p.m., featuring reenactors, a short play, narration and distribution of the resolutions text. Holt said organizers plan a reception and would provide school programming coordinated with local social studies teachers.
Why it matters: The proclamation is ceremonial but signals board support for the local event and helps organizers publicize the commemoration. Supporters said the event will highlight the county’s historical role in the buildup to the American Revolution and provide educational programming for schools and the public.
Holt told the board the resolutions followed the Boston Tea Party and a period of regional conflict and that his group is collaborating with university faculty and students to map colonial-era county boundaries. After the presentation, the board approved the proclamation by voice vote.
Speakers quoted or referenced in this article: Ed Holt, chair, Botetourt County Historical Society; Supervisor Clinton; John LaRue, county administrator.
Ending: The board’s vote gives organizers an official county endorsement as they proceed with March programming at the Kyle House and related school outreach.
