Starke County: Celebrating USA 250th

10/15/2026

This morning riders and walkers left North Judson on the American Discovery Trail, carrying copies of the American Declaration of Independence for the America 250 Relay. They traveled across southern Starke County before crossing into Pulaski County. Best wishes to all those who are participating in this relay.

10/14/2026

The American Discovery 250 Relay arrived in North Judson this afternoon. Here are a collection of photos - click on each for a description.

10/14/2026

Today is the day! Relay riders are in Indiana and approaching Starke County. Signs, created by Starke County students, are posted along the trail welcoming them. Riders are expected to arrive at North Judson between 4:00-5:00 pm.

The American Discovery 250 Relay, a 6,800-mile relay from California to Delaware carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence, is traveling from coast to coast, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge on the 4th of July and ending on Thanksgiving at the Atlantic Ocean.

10/11/2026

The American Discovery Trail® is a coast to coast trail.

10/04/2026

Here's the next America250 event in Starke County. https://www.facebook.com/share/1GpBuue7dd/

On October 14th, the American Discovery 250 Relay enters our great region! This nationwide event kicked off on July 1st from the Pacific Ocean and is planned to finish at the Atlantic about Thanksgiving. Participants will be carrying a special baton carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence.

The route in NWI will start early morning in Lansing, cross the state line and head to the Indiana Dunes, then through La Porte County south to North Judson. The route will take full advantage of many of our great trails.

For a map of the day's route, please click here: https://discoverytrail250.org/RelayDayMap.php?date=2026-10-14®ion=North

To join the relay for free, you can register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/americandiscoverytrail/event/250relay/

09/17/2026

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Today we celebrate Constitution Day - the anniversary of our United States of America Government.

On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. Below is a list of those delegates:
Baldwin, Abraham, GA
Bassett, Richard, DE
Bedford, Gunning, Jr., DE
Blair, John, VA
Blount, William, NC
Brearley, David, NJ
Broom, Jacob, DE
Butler, Pierce, SC
Carroll, Daniel, MD
Clymer, George, PA
Dayton, Jonathan, NJ
Dickinson, John, DE
Few, William, GA
Fitzsimons, Thomas, PA
Franklin, Benjamin, PA
Gilman, Nicholas, NH
Gorham, Nathaniel, MA
Hamilton, Alexander, NY
Ingersoll, Jared, PA
Jefferson, Thomas, VA
Jenifer, Daniel St Thomas, MD
Johnson, William Samuel, CT
King, Rufus, MA
Langdon, John, NH
Livingston, William, NJ
Madison, James, VA
McHenry, James, MD
Mifflin, Thomas, PA
Morris, Gouverneur, PA
Morris, Robert, PA
Paterson, William, NJ
Pinckney, C. Cotesworth, SC
Pinckney, Charles, SC
Read, George, DE
Rutledge, John, SC
Sherman, Roger, CT
Spaight, Richard Dobbs, NC
Washington, George, VA
Williamson, Hugh, NC
Wilson, James, PA

09/06/2026

08/03/2026

Here's a great way to connect the signing of the Declaration with kids.

This program will be offered all day both Friday and Saturday!

07/15/2026

Tomorrow Big Boy 4014 comes to town. While waiting, stop by the Schricker House between 9-12.

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Looking for something to do tomorrow morning while waiting for the Big Boy 4014?

Stop by the historic Schricker House between 9:00-12:00. (Hours are different tomorrow due to the whistle stop by Big Boy 4014.)