CENTRE HALL — The U.S. Constitution created a unique form of government and American democracy 230 years ago. The Constitution 230 Celebration will honor the governmental structure, responsibilities and rights created for the people from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Grange Park grandstand area in Centre Hall.
“Today, more than ever, it is important that our citizens understand our constitution. Our citizens are actively engaged in local, state and national government every day,” said committee chairman Keith Bierly, of Rebersburg, in a press release.
“This is an opportunity for residents to come together and celebrate the responsibilities, rights and freedoms crafted by the Founding Fathers, along with founding mothers, in the beginning of our nation.”
The grassroots celebration showcases a constitutional village of exhibits, speakers and live music. The village will include children activities and educational displays on specific articles, amendments and current issues related to the preamble presented by local individuals and groups.
Confirmed speakers are U.S. Sen. Bob Casey; Anne K. Ard, executive director of Centre County Women’s Resource Center; presidential historian Greg Ferro; and professor emeritus and actor Charles Dumas.
The music program includes four bands — Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats, Jackie Brown and the Gill Street Band, Cone of Silence and Erin Condo and the Hoofties — as well as the Nittany Knights and Delta Program students with select songs from “Hamilton.”
Tickets are $23 per family or group and can be purchased at www.constitution230.com or at the gate the day of the event.
Constitution 230 Celebration is organized by a committee of bipartisan Centre County residents dedicated to the U.S. Constitution.
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