Independence Day Observance Ceremony presented by Rome Historical Society & Rome Rotary Club

The program will include a flag-raising ceremony by the 3rd New York Continental Army and a presentation of memorial wreaths by the Fort Stanwix Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Sons of the American Revolution, Rome Rotary, and the Rome-Utica Chapter of Military Officers Association of America. This year’s keynote speaker will be David Powell, President of the Sons of the American Revolution in New York State.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers of the American Revolution was designed by Lorimer Rich of Camden, NY who also co-designed the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers of the American Revolution was dedicated on July 4, 1976, and is the resting place for the remains of eight Revolutionary War Soldiers that were recovered during a utility project in 1972 along the 100 block of North James Street.

The Rome Rotary Club is a service organization with more than 40 community-minded members who follow their motto of “Service Above Self.” Rotary International is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service and encourage high ethical standards in all vocations. They encourage service in the community and workplace throughout the world. Rotarians provide leadership for community service projects that address many of today’s most critical issues.

The Rome Historical Society is located at 200 Church Street, Rome, NY, and is a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. For more information, call (315) 336-5870.”