Madison County celebrated America’s 250th birthday last week.
The celebration featured a variety of presentations, live entertainment and more as a way to commemorate the sesquicentennial. Among the presenters was delegate Karen Hamilton. She presented a resolution honoring Madison County for its role in the founding of the nation and encouraged everyone to renew their focus on the principles that the country was founded on.
“As we embark on the next 250 years, let’s recalibrate our compass,” she said.
Congressman Eugene Vindman was unable to attend, but on Monday he recognized the county from the floor of the Virginia House of Representatives. In his speech he said Madison sits at the intersection of “some of the most historically significant sites of American history critical to the foundation of our country.” He said Madison’s history is continually preserved by local organizations including the historical society and the Madison County African American Historical Association.
“As America continues its 250th anniversary, Madison County reminds us that our nation’s history was built by communities across the country and by generations of Americans whose hard work, sacrifice and courage made our freedoms possible,” Vindman said.
Last week’s event, spurred by supervisor Nancy Sharman and organized by a committee of volunteers, was just the beginning. The celebration will continue through the year with the fair next week, Taste of the Mountains Street Festival in September, Veteran’s Day in November and the Christmas parade in December.
