I received the following press release, that I am happy to post —
The Eagle Historical Society is hosting an Ice Cream Social on Sunday July 12th from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Eagle Village Park in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. The Palmyra Eagle Community Band in conjunction with the Eagle Historical Society is proud to present:
“From Lincoln to Sousa: A Journey of America!”
Enjoy an old fashioned Sunday in the park as the Palmyra Eagle Band takes you and your family back to the bygone days of two great American icons, Abraham Lincoln and John Philip Sousa! Hear music that moved and inspired our most beloved President Lincoln. Sousa was the greatest American entertainer of his day! His father was a member of the U.S. Marine Band during the Civil War and played countless times for the President. Sousa grew up hearing these melodies that had a strong influence on him. While our future bandmaster never personally met the tall man, he was destined to share a place in the heart of every American as both would become lasting symbols of our beloved nation. Add a polka or two for our beloved state and you have an unbeatable program of family delights that is guaranteed to be toe-tappin’ with melodies that will have you humming for days! Eagle Cub Scout, Pack 54, under the leadership of Cub Master Amy Butenhoff, will participate in a flag ceremony and the pledge of Allegiance to start off the concert at 2:00 p.m.
Bring the kids, chairs and picnic blankets to the Eagle Village Park. This event is free and seating is limitless! For more information contact Elaine Ledrowski at 262-594-8961.