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America's 250 Norwich Committee details monuments, programs and $50,000 Sachem Fund support
Summary
The America's 250 Norwich Committee outlined plans for monuments, interpretive markers, a Primus mural, tree plantings and community events to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, and said it has received $50,000 from the Sachem Fund to support installations and programming.
The America's 250 Norwich Committee presented plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Norwich, describing a mix of monuments, public art, educational programs and community events that organizers say will be both inclusive and long-lasting. Janine Galette, co-chair of the local committee, described four themes guiding the effort: the power of place, "We the People," doing history and telling inclusive stories.
"We aim to bring awareness and inclusive recognition to the major aspects of Norwich history," Galette said, noting projects that range from a Liberty Pole on Norwich Town Green to student exhibits and community-made quilts. Carrie Wall, the committee's program coordinator, outlined physical projects including the Liberty Pole, two Liberty…
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