Kent County to Plant Liberty Tree Tuesday at Veterans Memorial Park
Planting of the Sussex County Liberty Tree at the Hopkins Preserve west of Lewes on June 16 / Image courtesy Sussex County Government
Kent County will celebrate America/Delaware 250 on Tuesday. At 4pm there will be a ceremonial planting of the Liberty Tree at the Kent County Veterans Memorial Park. This is a living descendant of the original Maryland Liberty Tree that stood for over 400 years on the campus of St. John’s college in Annapolis. The tree and a commemorative plaque were donated by the Freemasons of Delaware.
Three Liberty Tree plantings being held – one in each county with Kent County the last to be planted. Sussex County’s tree was planted last Tuesday at the Hopkins Preserve west of Lewes – the New Castle County planting was in Middletown in mid-May. Following the Kent County planting the Levy Court will convene a special business meeting in the old State House at 7pm.
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The agenda will focus on ceremonial and commemorative items, including:
- New employee introductionsÂ
- Employee of the Month recognition
- PresentationsÂ
- An introduction related to establishing a stormwater maintenance district
Commissioners will appear in period attire to honor the era and bring the historic significance of the occasion to life.
Adding to the experience, Tom Welch, known for his portrayals of historic figures, will serve as Town Crier, ringing the bell and announcing the commencement of the meeting in five minute intervals. Later, he will deliver a reading of the Declaration of Independence, which Commissioners will formally acknowledge through Resolution #4250, followed by brief reflections on what the Declaration means to them on this historic anniversary.
No voting items are scheduled for this meeting.
This special session will not be streamed via WebEx or YouTube. The public is warmly invited to attend in person as Kent County joins communities across Delaware in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and reflecting on the founding principles that continue to shape our nation.