tldrgov

America250KY Committee

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 1:00 PM AM · Metro Development Center

TL;DR

The America250KY Committee held a meeting to plan commemorative events throughout 2026 celebrating American history and patriotism, including July 4th recaps, Constitution Day, Veterans Day activities, and various historical marker dedications. The committee discussed budget allocation for these events and potential collaborations with local organizations like University of Louisville Athletics and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Key Decisions

  • July 4th Recap Discussed
  • Committee Budget Discussion Discussed
  • America 250 Commemorative Events Calendar Discussed (includes Constitution Day naturalization ceremony 9/17, DAR Patriot Marker Dedication 9/26, Veterans Day Parade activities, Revolutionary War Veterans Plaque Unveiling 10/25, and Wreaths Across America 12/19)
  • 9/11 25th Anniversary Commemoration at UofL Football Game Discussed for potential collaboration
  • America 250 Banners Display Extension Discussed for final display in October and November 2026
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. The America 250KY Committee meeting will be conducted in-person at the Metro Development Center, 444 S. 5th Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
  2. Anyone wishing to join the meeting virtually using a computer, laptop, or mobile device, as well as anyone wishing to sign up to speak in support, in opposition, or as other for any case, should visit the following link:
  3. https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
  4. You can access case materials (staff reports, proposed plans, etc.) by clicking on the link below and selecting this meeting in the Calendar tab:
  5. https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
  6. If you have any questions, please contact the case manager or call the Office of Planning at 502-574-6230.
  7. Call To Order
  8. New Business
  9. 1. Request: July 4th Recap Project Name: July 4th Recap Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  10. 2. Request: Discuss Budget Project Name: Committee Budget Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  11. 3. Request: Discuss Commemorative Posters Project Name: Commemorative Posters Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  12. 4. Request: Discuss Resolution for William Stone Declaration of Independence Project Name: Stone Declaration of Independence Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  13. 5. Request: Discuss Potential Collaboration with UofL Athletics Project Name: 9/11 25th Anniversary Commemoration at UL Football Home Game Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  14. 6. Request: Discuss Naturalization Ceremony on September 17th at Locust Grove Project Name: Constitution Day Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  15. 7. Request: Discuss Ceremony on Saturday, September 26th at 11:00 A.M. at Locust Grove Project Name: DAR America 250 Patriot Marker Dedication Ceremony Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  16. 8. Request: Discuss Veterans Day Parade (Volunteers, Shirts, Printing, and Giveaways) Project Name: Veterans Day Parade Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  17. 9. Request: Discuss Ceremony on November 11th at Cave Hill Cemetery Project Name: Honoring York Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  18. 10. Request: Discuss Plaque Unveiling "Revolutionary War Patriots and Soldiers Flags and Flowers Service" on Sunday, October 25th at Cave Hill Cemetery Project Name: DAR Revolutionary War Veterans Plaque Unveiling Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  19. 11. Request: Discuss America 250 Banners: Last Display in October and November 2026 Project Name: Louisville America 250 Banners Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  20. 12. Request: Discuss Wreaths Across America at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery on Saturday, December 19th Project Name: Wreaths Across America Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  21. Adjournment