DARRTOWN BICENTENNIAL
Darrtown will be 200 years old, on April 4, 2014.
Plans Underway for Bicentennial Celebration: In the fall of 2011, persons who attended a Darrtown "Gathering," at Darrtown's historic Hitching Post tavern, initiated steps to organize a Darrtown Bicentennial for the summer of 2014.
Subsequently, seven individuals volunteered to serve on a steering committee to gather ideas and acquire support for a 2014 Darrtown Bicentennial celebration. The organization and progress of the Bicentennial Steering Committee is described on the Planning Page (see link below).
The Bicentennial Steering Committee adopted the following purpose statement:
"To acknowledge and celebrate the bicentennial year of Darrtown, through the provision and promotion of Darrtown-related activities, events, exhibits, and memorabilia that commemorate the 200-year history of the village."
"To acknowledge and celebrate the bicentennial year of Darrtown, through the provision and promotion of Darrtown-related activities, events, exhibits, and memorabilia that commemorate the 200-year history of the village."
Links to other Bicentennial-related pages:
- Bicentennial PLANNING, see the Planning page.
- Bicentennial EVENTS, see the Program page.
- Bicentennial PRODUCTS, see the Products page.
- Bicentennial OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS, see the Lodging page.
- Bicentennial DONORS, see the Donors page.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS? See FAQ section below...
Financial Support Needed: The Steering Committee has identified numerous Bicentennial expenses; click the Program page link (above) to access a TENTATIVE list of expenses and events.
While the Steering Committee will seek financial support from various foundations and sponsors, the bulk of financial support must come from individuals who value the history of Darrtown and want the Bicentennial to be successful.
To make a financial contribution to the Darrtown Bicentennial, please make your check or money order payable to the "Darrtown Bicentennial Fund"and mail your donation to Ron Wiley at 5321 Coulter Lane / Oxford, Ohio / 45056.
You may donate for yourself or in the memory of others; see the Commemorative Donors page.
While the Steering Committee will seek financial support from various foundations and sponsors, the bulk of financial support must come from individuals who value the history of Darrtown and want the Bicentennial to be successful.
To make a financial contribution to the Darrtown Bicentennial, please make your check or money order payable to the "Darrtown Bicentennial Fund"and mail your donation to Ron Wiley at 5321 Coulter Lane / Oxford, Ohio / 45056.
You may donate for yourself or in the memory of others; see the Commemorative Donors page.
Networking Encouraged:
Stay connected to the Darrtown Bicentennial!
Stay connected to the Darrtown Bicentennial!
- Call and/or write any of the Steering Committee members (their contact info appears on the Planning page - click the Planning page link above).
- Periodically review this website.
- Arrange to receive email alerts regarding Bicentennial developments. To have your email address added to to the Darrtown.com mailing list, please contact the Darrtown.com Webmaster.
Darrtown-related Exhibits and/or Memorabilia Sought: If you possess Darrtown-related memorabilia that you are willing to exhibit during the Bicentennial, please contact any of the Steering Committee members (click the Planning page link above to access the contact info for the Steering Committee members).
Bonus Section:
Click the following link to access a five-minute, fictionalized VIDEO that is designed to test your sense of humor and imagination about the Bicentennial.
Note: To view this video, you must have QuickTime Player installed on your computer. If you do not, you will be prompted to download and install the QuickTime Player, after you click the following link.
Click the following link to access a five-minute, fictionalized VIDEO that is designed to test your sense of humor and imagination about the Bicentennial.
Note: To view this video, you must have QuickTime Player installed on your computer. If you do not, you will be prompted to download and install the QuickTime Player, after you click the following link.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
(organized alphabetically, by topics):DONATIONS: How can I donate to the Darrtown Bicentennial? Send checks or money orders to Ron Wiley / 5321 Coulter Lane / Oxford, Ohio / 45056. Please make your check or money order payable to the "Darrtown Bicentennial Fund."
DONATIONS: Is my donation tax-deductible? Unfortunately, the Bicentennial does not qualify as a tax-deductible donation.
DONATIONS: What happens to any money that is left-over after the Bicentennial concludes? After all Bicentennial projects are concluded, the Bicentennial Steering Committee will disperse any and all remaining funds to one, or more, non-profit organizations, within Milford Township.
DONATIONS: May I donate in the memory of another person or persons? Yes. The Donors page enables donors to designate the person or persons to be commemorated.
EVENTS: What events will occur during the Bicentennial? When and where will Bicentennial events occur? The Steering Committee is in the process of identifying and scheduling events. As plans are finalized, an official list of events will be provided (see the Program page).
EXHIBITS: How can I arrange to exhibit a Darrtown-related item (i.e., photograph, newspaper clipping, historical artifact, etc.) at the Bicentennial? If you possess some Darrtown-related item that you think should be exhibited during the Bicentennial, please contact any Steering Committee member (see contact info on the Planning page).
IDEAS: How can i suggest an idea related to the Bicentennial? If you have an idea or suggestion regarding the Darrtown Bicentennial, please contact any of the Steering Committee members (see contact info on the Planning page).
LODGING: Are overnight accommodations available? Yes; see the Lodging page.
PARKING: Where is parking available? The Steering Committee is in the process of identifying and providing parking space. Details will be provided, as plans are finalized.
PRODUCTS: Will Bicentennial products (such as memorabilia) be available for purchase? Yes. The Steering Committee is in the process of identifying Darrtown-related products that will be available for purchase (see the Products page).
PROGRAM: Where can I find a Program of Events? The Steering Committee is in the process of identifying and scheduling events. As plans are finalized, an official list of events will be provided (see the Program page).
PURPOSE: What is the purpose of conducting the Darrtown Bicentennial? The Bicentennial Steering Committee adopted the following purpose statement: "To acknowledge and celebrate the bicentennial year of Darrtown, through the provision and promotion of Darrtown-related activities, events, exhibits, and memorabilia that commemorate the 200-year history of the village."
QUESTIONS: How can I ask a question about the Darrtown Bicentennial? If you have a question about the Bicentennial that is not addressed in this FAQ section, please contact any Steering Committee member (see contact info on the Planning page).
REFRESHMENTS: Will food and drinks be available? The Steering Committee is in the process of arranging for the sale of refreshments. Details will be provided on the Program page, as plans are finalized.
SCHEDULE: Is a schedule of events available? Yes, see the "Program of Events" on the Program page.
VOLUNTEER: How can I volunteer my time and/or services to the Darrtown Bicentennial? If you wish to volunteer your time and/or services to the Darrtown Bicentennial, please contact any Steering Committee member (see contact info on the Planning page).