Liberty Tree Dedication Honoring Joseph Knap

Join the Stratford Historical Society and the Sons of the American Revolution to recognize the 250th Anniversary of American Independence and honoring Stratford Patriot Joseph Knap for his contributions to the community.

This dedication of an elm tree is part of the Son's of the American Revolution's Liberty Tree program. The original Liberty Tree (1646-1775) was famous elm tree that stood in Boston near Boston Common, in the years before the American Revolution. In 1765, colonists in Boston staged the first act of defiance against the British government at the tree. The tree became a rallying point for the growing resistance to the rule of Britain over the American colonies, and the ground surrounding it became known as Liberty Hall. In 1775, the British had grown tired of these rebellious rallies at the Liberty Tree and cut it down.

The 250th SAR Liberty Tree Program was rolled out at the Spring 2023 Leadership meeting by the NSSAR History 250 Committee the goal of planting 250 Liberty Trees for the 250th Anniversary with at least one tree in each state on or before July 4, 2026. Planting a Liberty Tree will help educate the public about the importance of the American Revolution and the sacrifices that were made to become our nation. A dedication plaque next to the tree names a specific patriot who impacted their community in the common cause of liberty.

You may also like the following events from Stratford Historical Society:

• This month, 18th October, 10:00 am, Beginner Genealogy Class in Stratford

Also check out other Meetups in Stratford, Nonprofit events in Stratford.