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O n July 3, 1775, General George Washington took charge of the army of militia that had formed in the wake of the battles of Lexington and Concord to besiege the British troops in Boston.
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On July 3, 1775, General George Washington took charge of the army of militia that had formed in the wake of the battles of Lexington and Concord to besiege the British troops in Boston.
According to a resolution from President Donald Trump recognizing the 250th anniversary of the foundation of the U.S. Army earlier in June, Washington wrote at the time, “It is hoped that all Distinctions of Colonies will be laid aside so that one and the same Spirit may animate the whole, and the only Contest be, who shall render, on this great and trying occasion, the most essential service to the Great and common cause in which we are all engaged.”
Two hundred and fifty years after Washington’s arrival outside Boston to take command of what had become the Continental Army, the annual Park County GOP Freedom Celebration will honor those who fought to make the United States a country.
The event at 1 p.m. July 3 is in a new location this year, the W Arena off Wyo. Highway 120S, and has a new theme.
“What we're basically celebrating is the Revolutionary War is raging now as we speak,” organizer Nicole Forsberg said, adding, “So everything's going to be centered around the Revolutionary War.”
Larry and Alice Munari will deliver not just the national anthem, but a patriotic medley that includes “Yankee Doodle Dandy.” Forsberg is even providing a way for the audience to be a part of that particular song, as each program will include a feather inside for people to attach to their caps if desired.
Additionally, children who attend will receive bookmarks and rulers featuring the portraits of all presidents up to and including President Trump, thanks to a donation by Cody resident and GOP Central Committee member Colin Simpson. There will also be a performance by the Absaroka Mountain Thunder cloggers and a speech by Bill Tallen, a graduate of the U.S. War College and Wapiti resident.
Forsberg said while Gov. Mark Gordon again respectfully declined an invitation, Wyoming’s congressional delegation and all other top state dignitaries are scheduled to be present.
“I wanted it to be a celebration,” Forsberg said. “I wanted us to be able to reflect on what it took to become a country – that's a big thing. In light of everything going on in the world today, you need to remember where we started from.”
