As we look ahead to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence later this year, communities and commissions across the United States, including Orange County, have been preparing to celebrate and commemorate.
They have been asking how we should commemorate, how to strike the right balance between celebration and education, and how we can bring people together across political divisions, generational gaps, and complex histories.
Two key leaders planning for the 250th anniversary were interviewed on Ben Franklin’s World podcast – Gregg Amore (Chair of the Rhode Island 250 Commission) and Carly Fiorina (Chair of the Virginia 250 Commission). Together, they reveal how their states have been planning programs that center on civic engagement, local storytelling and inclusive history.
It is an interview worth hearing. Join by clicking on https://benfranklinsworld.com/episode-427. By the way, Ben Franklin’s World has more than 400 fascinating podcasts about American history.