Kentucky Sestercentennial Commission
The Kentucky Sestercentennial Commission is established to plan and implement events leading up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 2026.
Kentucky commissioners consult on the multi-faceted statewide commemorations reflecting Kentucky’s role in the United States of America's first 250 years. Within this advisory role, commissioners will connect, advocate, and advise for the direction of this commemoration.
Commission Members
Chair
- Ed Clark
Members
- Edwin Clark, Attorney at Law, Citizen Member/Appointed by Governor
- Stephen Cawood, Attorney at Law (Ret.), Citizen Member/Appointed by Governor
- Rufus Friday, Executive Director, The Hope Center, Citizen Member/Appointed by Governor
- Susan Rieber, Chief of Staff, Office of Lt. Governor, Education & Workforce Development Cabinet
- Secretary Michael Berry, Cabinet Secretary, Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet
- Scott Alvey, Executive Director, Kentucky Historical Society (Commission administrative agency)
- Craig Potts, Director, Kentucky Heritage Council
- John Ernst, PhD., KY Humanities Council Member, Kentucky Humanities Council
- Russ Meyer, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Parks
- John Fox, PhD., Board Member, Friends of Boone Trace, Inc.
- Larry Disney, Fort Boonesborough Foundation Board Member, Fort Boonesborough Foundation, Inc.
- Erin Gilliam, PhD., KY AAH Commission Member, Kentucky African American Heritage Commission
- Tressa Brown, KY Heritage Council, Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission
Upcoming Meetings
The America 250KY Commission will hold its next meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 2 pm ET at the Kentucky Historical Society,100 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY 40601. This meeting is open to the public and the media.