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Sons of the American Revolution approved to plant Liberty tree in Fayette City Park; reenactment allowed without projectiles
Summary
The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a request from the Sons of the American Revolution to plant a disease-resistant elm and install a plaque in Fayette City Park and allowed a reenactment using nonprojectile musket fire, subject to public-safety constraints.
Bekki Galloway, representing the Sons of the American Revolution chapter in Columbia, asked the Fayette Board of Aldermen Jan. 27 for permission to plant a disease-resistant elm "Liberty tree" in Fayette City Park, place a plaque and hold a Revolutionary War reenactment.
Galloway participated by phone. The Police Marshal indicated a reenactment would be permitted provided no projectiles are used. Alderman Grafton Cook moved to approve the tree planting; Alderman David Frees seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The board’s approval allows the Sons of the American Revolution to plant the tree and proceed with event planning subject to the police department’s safety guidance on reenactment activities.
