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Indiana Bicentennial Celebration 2016

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Legacy Projects > Children’s Walkway through History Children’s Walkway through History

Our first famous and historic trees were planted on Earth Day 1998, following an Earth Day celebration which included Representative Andy Jacobs, Jr., singer/songwriter Carrie Newcomer, a Secretary of State candidate, and the children. A tree grafted from one George Washington planted and one whose seed went to the moon, were included in the planting. Ten trees followed as well as red, white and blue flower gardens, benches, a flagpole, a wrought iron fence and an engraved brick area where commemorations include Babyface and Dr. David A. Wolf, alongside our children, educators and community groups.

Q&A with Legacy Project Coordinator Kathleen Robbins

What do you consider the key accomplishment of your Legacy Project?

  • The links between history and nature, as well as the knowledge gained by children who
    continue to nourish their Famous and Historic trees, and Patriotic Gardens.

Describe a highlight or most memorable moment related to your Legacy Project.

  • Watching the children organize a successful recycling project of old phone books in
    order to save trees, a connection to their beloved Famous Trees.

How/where are you preserving information and artifacts related to your Legacy Project?

  • On the walls inside our school and in scrap albums.

Total number of volunteers who participated.

  • 37.

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