The public is invited to attend the America 250 Liberty Tree Dedication on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Constitution Square in Danville.
This special ceremony will celebrate the planting of a Tulip Poplar, the official state tree of Kentucky and a native species, as part of the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. The dedication ceremony is a collaborative effort and will include participation from the Boyle County Fiscal Court, the Boyle County America 250 Committee, the St. Asaph Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), and the Garden Club of Danville.
America 250 Kentucky Liberty Tree Project, is a partnership between the Kentucky Daughters of the American Revolution and the Kentucky Historical Society. The project’s goal is to plant a Tulip Poplar—the official state tree of Kentucky—in all 120 counties across the Commonwealth. Trees donated by the Kentucky Division of Forestry will be planted in prominent locations with assistance from local governments.
The project honors the spirit of the American Revolution while promoting the preservation of Kentucky’s native trees. The community is warmly invited to attend the April 10 dedication at Constitution Square and join in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
A reception will follow the dedication at the McKinney Conference Center, 105 East Walnut Street, located within Constitution Square.