The year 2008 marks the 200th birthday of Columbia, Tennessee. Please join us in commemorating this special occasion by attending a celebration to be held in downtown Columbia on the Public Square on July 26, 2008, beginning at 3:00 p.m. and concluding at 9:00 p.m. with a spectacular pyrotechnic display.

A fun-filled day is planned with ample doses of history and honor for our citizens and guests. Some of the highlights include entertainment by a variety of musicians including bluegrass and country, performances by local dance teams and choruses, and vendor booths featuring food, antiques and fine arts & crafts.

Spend a leisurely afternoon strolling around the public square where each quadrant features a 50-year era of our bicentennial. You may visit “The Birth of a City” – Pioneer Era, 1808 - 1850’s, “A Nation Divided” – Civil War Era, 1850’s - 1900, “A World at War” – World Wars I & II, 1900’s - 1940’s, or “Mom & Pop America” – Modern Era, 1950’s - 2008. Some of the participants and events in the different quadrants include a Civil War encampment, living history impersonators James K. Polk, Sam Watkins and Nathan Bedford Forrest, antique cars, motorcycles and tractors, cultural exhibits, historical displays, period clothing, and period appropriate dances and music. In addition, artwork created by local students who are participating in a poster/mural contest will be displayed for public viewing. Prizes will be awarded to the winning entries.

All events are free and open to the public, kid friendly and educational, so let’s celebrate!

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