Salem celebrates America’s 250th anniversary
City Councilwoman and America 250 Liaison Sara Baer welcomed attendees and said that the journey to the morning’s ceremony began all the way back in 1976 with the burial of the original time capsule which is now on display at the Salem Historical Society. She thanked everyone that assisted in the creation of the new capsule, curation and packing of its contents, and its burial. Shown from left are Baer and American Sign Language Interpreter Doreen Ziegler.
Shown from left are Jacob Brown, Dagny Smith and Connor McKelvey at the pie eating contest.
City Councilwoman and America 250 Liaison Sara Baer welcomed attendees and said that the journey to the morning’s ceremony began all the way back in 1976 with the burial of the original time capsule which is now on display at the Salem Historical Society. She thanked everyone that assisted in the creation of the new capsule, curation and packing of its contents, and its burial. Shown from left are Baer and American Sign Language Interpreter Doreen Ziegler.
Shown from left are Jacob Brown, Dagny Smith and Connor McKelvey at the pie eating contest.
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The city of Salem kicked off a full day of celebratory events for the nation's 250th anniversary and Independence Day Friday with a ceremony at the Liberty Centre to dedicate the city's new time capsule, and celebrate Salem's past, present and hopes for the future. The festivities included a grand parade that included more than 50 participating groups, and a community picnic that featured multiple activities for kids including a mobile museum display, bounce houses, make-and-takes and crafts, and a hot dog and pie eating contest, as well as free food and drinks and live music. (Photos by Morgan Ahart)