Nebraska Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will dedicate the state’s fourth of five America 250! Patriot Markers at Nebraska Veterans Cemetery, 2610 County Road 57 in Alliance, Nebraska, on Sunday, May 14 at 10 a.m. These markers honor the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and are the result of a collaboration with the United States Semiquincentennial Commission.
The marker reads:
“Revolutionary War Patriots This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation. 1775 – 1783 Presented by Nebraska Society Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.”
“We currently live in a divided country, and it is our hope that we can come together as a nation in the 250th Anniversary of our country’s founding. Our Revolutionary War patriots lived, fought, and sacrificed for us. We will always remember,” said Nebraska State Regent Marcia K. Shavlik.
Each state was challenged by former DAR President General Denise Doring Van Buren to raise the funds for and place at least one marker. This is the third of five markers to be placed in Nebraska. Our aim is to inspire appreciation amongst current and future generations of Americans for the men and women whose courage and sacrifices won America’s independence.