SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025 The Village of Williamsport conducted a LIBERTY TREE dedication at the local village park. It was presented on behalf of the 250th Anniversary of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Camp Charlotte chapter historian Rick Hartinger spoke about the history and tradition regarding THE LIBERTY TREE during the ceremonies.
THE LIBERTY TREE (1646-1775) was a famous Elm tree that stood in Boston near the Boston Commons, in the years before the American Revolution. In 1765, Colonists in Boston staged the first act of defiance against the British government at that location of that tree. The tree became a rallying point for the growing resistance to the unfair rule of Britain over the American colonies.
In attendance for the ceremonies were Camp Charlotte members Rich Minshall, Kevin T. Donahue, & Gary Montgomery and members from the Pickaway Plains D.A.R. chapter Christine Lallier & Vivian Crist. After the dedication ceremony the members in attendance led the Deercreek Dam Days parade.

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