Rep. Wilhour Recognizes Salem’s History at Bicentennial Celebration
July 2, 2023
Photo (l-r): Salem Chief of Police Kyle Ambuehl, Salem City Clerk Tabitha Meador, Salem Historical Commission Chairman Luke Purcell, Rep. Blaine Wilhour, Salem Mayor Nic Farley, and Salem City Manager Rex Barbee at the William Jennings Bryan Memorial Park stage for the Bicentennial Celebration July 1, 2023
State Representative Blaine Wilhour presented the Mayor of the City of Salem a certificate during the Bicentennial Celebration of Salem being selected as the County Seat for Marion County 200 years ago in 1823.
The celebration began with a 10:00 AM dedication of a marker for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, recognition of local historian Frank Brinkerhoff, and comments from the American Legion Auxillary, Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, and Children of the American Revolution.
The “NEVER FORGET” Marker placed at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Statue Garden on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
The “NEVER FORGET” Marker placed at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Statue Garden on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Janie Grimes of the American Legion Auxiliary of the Luther B. Easley Post 128 introduces Josey Gibson who spoke about the Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) with Sons of the American Revolution (S.A.R.) member Bob Lybarger dressed in his patriot reenactment uniform.
Julie Barnes of the Isaac Hull Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) presents the D.A.R. Certificate for Excellence in Community Service to local historian Frank Brinkerhoff.
The Opening Ceremony for the Salem Bicentennial Celebration was a “NEVER FORGET” Marker Dedication at the William Jennings Bryan Statue Garden in Salem, Illinois on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Pictured (2nd from right) is Salem native and U.S. Army Veteran Troy Williams, 3rd U.S. Infantry, who spoke about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Williams served as part of the Old Guard and Escort to the President of the United States and participated with ‘Flags In’ at Arlington National Cemetery when a flag was placed at every gravesite.
Rep. Blaine Wilhour talks about the 200-year history of Salem and its impact on Illinois and U.S. History.
Rep. Blaine Wilhour talks with Christopher Watkins, Sr. about his local non-profit organization and community support.
Rep. Blaine Wilhour speaks to WJBD/WSIQ Radio about the Salem Bicentennial and the new Fiscal Year State Budget beginning July 1.
