America 250: A Celebration of Revolutionary Era Greenbrier Valley – Ceremonial Reenactment of the First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Join the Greenbrier Historical Society and Friends for a ceremonial reenactment of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in front of the Greenbrier County Courthouse (912 N. Court Street, Lewisburg)!

Featuring presentations by the Daniel Boone Chapter of the SAR, music by Lewisburg quartet The Banner Boys, Augusta Militia Field Music Fife & Drum Corps, Greenbrier East/West Choir, and more!

Arrival Music: Augusta Militia Field Music Fife and Drum Corps
Welcoming Remarks: Greenbrier Historical Society President, Al Emch and Mayor of Lewisburg, Beverly White
Presentation of the Colors and singing of the National Anthem: Daniel Boone Chapter SAR and Lewisburg Quartet, The Banner Boys
Posting of the Colors: Daniel Boone Chapter SAR

Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Closing Remarks and Invitation to view Mural and visit North House Museum for the opening of our temporary exhibit, “The Greenbrier Valley and the American Revolutionary Era

Musket Salute: Daniel Boone Chapter SAR
Retiring of the Colors: Daniel Boone Chapter SAR and Fife and Drum Corps
Singing of “My Country Tis of Thee”: Greenbrier West and East Choir
Departure Music: Fife and Drum Corps

Also view the WV America 250 Mural Trail mural in the Greenbrier County Courthouse.

Then, join us for the opening of “The Greenbrier Valley and the Revolutionary Era” exhibit at the North House Museum, with refreshments courtesy of the Andrew Lewis Chapter of the DAR.

All the day’s events are FREE and open to the public!