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America250KY Committee

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 1:00 PM AM · Virtual Only

TL;DR

The America250KY Committee held a virtual meeting to discuss planning for Kentucky's 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026. The committee addressed logistics for the Veterans Day Parade, reviewed completed September events, planned remaining commemoration ceremonies, and began work on a final committee report.

Key Decisions

  • Veterans Day Parade Planning Discussed
  • Commemorative Posters Discussed
  • Review of September Events (Naturalization Ceremony and DAR Plaque Unveiling) Reviewed
  • Remaining 2026 Events (DAR Revolutionary War Patriots and Soldiers Service, Filson Historical Society USCT Civil War Enlistment Commemoration) Discussed
  • Final Committee Report In Progress - drafting and deadlines discussed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. The America 250KY Committee meeting will be conducted virtually only.
  2. 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: 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
  10. 2. 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
  11. 3. Request: Review of September Events-Naturalization Ceremony, DAR Plaque Unveiling Project Name: Review of September Events Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  12. 4. Request: Discuss Remaining Events for 2026-DAR Revolutionary War Patriots and Soldiers Service and Filson Historical Society USCT Civil War Enlistment Commemoration Ceremony Project Name: Remaining Events for 2026 Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  13. 5. Request: Final Committee Report-drafting, deadlines, etc. Project Name: Final Committee Report Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  14. Adjournment