PAINESVILLE, Ohio, June 28, 2023– On July 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. the New Connecticut Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will be hosting an event to kick off Lake County’s participation in the 250th Anniversary of the United States by dedicating a Bronze Marker honoring Revolutionary War Patriots who are buried in Lake County. The event will take place outside of the Lake County Courthouse in Painesville Square. Dale Fellows will portray George Washington as the Keynote Speaker.
The public is encouraged to participate in this event and can be part of a lasting memorial to those who served in the Revolutionary War and call Lake County their final resting place by sponsoring a brick for $100. Each Revolutionary War Patriot buried in Lake County will have their name engraved on a brick surrounding the dedicated marker. All proceeds from brick sponsorships will be used for on-going “America 250” celebrations. Please click here to read the entire press release.