America 250 Flag Day Celebration

The Lt. James Monroe Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and the Monroe County Historical Society will host a free, family-friendly America 250 Flag Day Celebration on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Monroe County History Museum, located at 126 E. Johnston Street, Forsyth, Georgia. This community celebration honors both Flag Day and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, offering a full afternoon of living history, hands-on activities, and educational experiences for visitors of all ages. Event Highlights Attendees will enjoy a wide range of historical demonstrations, exhibits, and family activities, including: • Unveiling of a Little Free Library on the Conley Building porch • U.S. Flag table with free American flags, coloring books, and pocket U.S. Constitution booklets • Meet “Betsy Ross” as she sews the first American flag • Sons of the American Revolution living history exhibit, featuring colonial toys, games, tools, and frontier-era artifacts • Musket and Revolutionary-style cannon demonstrations • Weaving and natural fiber demonstrations presented by park rangers from Jarrell Plantation • Native American artifacts display provided by Indian Springs State Park • Sign the Declaration of Independence with “Thomas Jefferson” • Free tours of the Monroe County History Museum and the Conley Building • Patriots of Monroe County information table • Meet Revolutionary War–era characters in period dress • Complimentary bottled water, popcorn, and candy