250th Anniversary of the American Revolution

Baron Von Steuben Seminar

September 17, 2022

Event Sponsored by:

1. Wisconsin Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

2. Wisconsin Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution

3. Milwaukee Public Library-Washington Park Branch

We all wish to Enhance people’s awareness and understanding of the American Revolution as we approach our country’s 250th anniversary. 

Event Program

1130 am - Fife & Drum Music

Noon - Post Colors at Von Steuben Equestrian Statute, Pledge of Allegiance, WISSAR Color Guard Solemn Salute at Statue

12:15 - Military Academy pass in review & salute

12:30 - Remarks by officials on Library Patio, Welcome by M-K President, Remarks by others

1 pm - Post Colors at Library Community Room

1:05 pm - History of Von Steuben Statue and its Neighborhood – Gary Strothmann, Director of Guest Experience at the Pabst Mansion

1:40 pm - Break

2:00 pm - Life and career of Von Steuben – LTC Thomas Curtis, Past-President M-K Chapter and Past President Society of Cincinnati

2:50 pm - Retrieve Colors