Representatives of the Washington State Historical Society will hold a meeting on Sunday, June 8 in Blaine on plans to celebrate America250, the 250th anniversary of the U.S. that will occur next year.
The meeting will run from 10:30 a.m. to noon and be held at the Alaska Packers Association (APA) Museum, 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. The representatives, Lorraine Ralston and Dylan High, will include information on arrangements to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary both at the state and national levels, as well as information on how local organizations may become involved. The meeting will have a breakout session for local museums and historical societies to brainstorm their participation.
Registration is required by Monday, June 2, as space is limited. To register, email info@america250wa.org.
“America250 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us to reflect on our past and look to the future, and we hope every community in Washington will get engaged,” Ralston wrote in an email.
In Whatcom County, the involved partners so far are the APA Museum, International Peace Arch Association, Point Roberts Historical Society, Whatcom County government, Whatcom Museum, Whatcom County Historical Society and Daughters of the American Revolution.
For more information, visit america250wa.org.
