NC Hosting Community Celebration Of The 250th
Newberry College will host a community-wide celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence on Tuesday, March 31, at 7:00 p.m. in Wiles Chapel. The event is free and open to the public, with community members and alumni warmly invited to attend.
The evening will feature a patriotic and reflective program honoring the nation’s founding ideals, with meaningful contributions from Newberry College students, faculty, and community leaders. The ceremony will include a presentation of colors by the Newberry College ROTC Color Guard, musical performances, and a collective reading of the Declaration of Independence led by students representing a range of academic disciplines.
Student voices will play a central role throughout the program, including a featured reading of the Gettysburg Address and participation in key ceremonial elements. The event will also include remarks from distinguished local leaders and an official welcome from college leadership.
The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Tracy Power, offering historical perspective and insight into the enduring significance of the nation’s founding principles.
The program will conclude with a formal retirement of the colors and closing remarks, bringing together themes of service, history, and shared civic responsibility.
Newberry College will host a community-wide celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence on Tuesday, March 31, at 7:00 p.m. in Wiles Chapel. The event is free and open to the public, with community members and alumni warmly invited to attend.
The evening will feature a patriotic and reflective program honoring the nation’s founding ideals, with meaningful contributions from Newberry College students, faculty, and community leaders. The ceremony will include a presentation of colors by the Newberry College ROTC Color Guard, musical performances, and a collective reading of the Declaration of Independence led by students representing a range of academic disciplines.
Student voices will play a central role throughout the program, including a featured reading of the Gettysburg Address and participation in key ceremonial elements. The event will also include remarks from distinguished local leaders and an official welcome from college leadership.
The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Tracy Power, offering historical perspective and insight into the enduring significance of the nation’s founding principles.
The program will conclude with a formal retirement of the colors and closing remarks, bringing together themes of service, history, and shared civic responsibility.
