Hamilton County will host Indiana’s Revolutionary Lantern June 26 to 28 as part of the state’s America 250 celebration.
The lantern represents the signal displayed in Boston’s Old North Church on April 18, 1775, helping alert colonists that British troops were on the move. The signal helped begin Paul Revere’s famous ride and became a symbol of the American Revolution.
While it’s here, the Hamilton County Historical Society asks residents to record and preserve their own family memories and personal experiences and share them with local historical organizations.
Layman
“History isn’t just found in books and archives,” Hamilton County Historian Jessica Layman said. “It lives in the memories of the people who experienced it. By recording and preserving family stories today, we ensure that future generations understand not only what happened in Hamilton County, but how it felt to live, work, celebrate, and build a community here.”
Community members will have several opportunities to see the lantern during its Hamilton County visit. On Friday, June 26, the lantern will be displayed at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center in Noblesville between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. before traveling to the Time Traveler’s Ball at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel.
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On Saturday, June 27, the lantern will be on display at the Arcadia Train Depot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Nickel Plate Express’ caboose rides. Later that day, the lantern will be featured during Spark!Fishers Parade.
The lantern’s final stop in Hamilton County will be on Sunday, June 28, at the Westfield Washington Public Library, where it will be on display from 1 to 5 p.m.
The Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution and the Indiana America 250 Commission are touring 10 symbolic lanterns across all 92 counties. They will ultimately be enshrined in a permanent display at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
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