America 250 Celebrations in Alliance

From Flag Day through the end of July, 250 American flags will be installed across the lawn of Glamorgan Castle. The Castle’s central location in the city and its open landscape make it a perfect canvas for this patriotic display. The effort will be led by the Alliance Rotary Club with help from the Boy Scouts, Alliance Historical Society, Castle Crusaders, and Alliance Area Preservation Society, along with community volunteers. Funding for the purchase of the flags comes from a grant from Visit Canton and Arts in Stark.

The Alliance Historical Society will unveil its first class of 25 members of the Alliance Hall of Fame and information about the members will be interspersed throughout the flag display.

A special kickoff event will be held on June 14 beginning at 1 p.m. at Glamorgan Castle. Ice cream will follow the ceremony.

Brought to life by Carnation City Players, “1776” transports you to the intense summer days of the Continental Congress, where the monumental decision to declare independence hung in the balance — offering a fascinating and humanizing glimpse into the spirited debates, fierce compromises, and extraordinary courage of those who shaped America’s destiny, providing a powerful and timely reminder of the foundations of liberty. Proudly brought to you with special funding from Visit Canton and ArtsinStark, in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Wednesday, July 1, 11 a.m., Rodman Public Library

American Musical Productions Director and musicologist Joseph Rubin takes you on a musical multimedia journey through his efforts to uncover and recreate turn of the century band concert programs. Featuring video clips from his  “living history” concerts throughout the state and newly discovered facts about the Alliance City Band and its long time director Emil Rinkendorf. Don’t miss this deep dive in to Alliance’s musical past (and then see it recreated live at Silver Park on July 4th).

On July 4, 1926, the Alliance City Band performed its first Silver Park concert. The Miller Pavilion provided the “stage” and the audience watched from the hills beside the pavilion.

Start your Independence Day celebrations off with a Family Flag Walk around the 250 flags on display at Glamorgan Castle. Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring this event with photo opportunities and refreshments available. The fun begins at 9 a.m.

Pack a picnic and join us at Beech Creek Botanical Gardens at 11 a.m. for an afternoon of family fun. Details TBA. Sponsored by Beech Creek Botanical Garden.

The John Hampu Band will perform in Miller Pavilion at Silver Park beginning at 4:00 p.m. There will be food trucks on hand and activities provided by Alliance Parks and Recreation Department.

Celebrate America’s 250^th Birthday with an authentic “living history” concert recreating the Alliance City Band presented by the Alliance Historical Society, Alliance Parks and Recreation Department, and American Musical Productions. The Alliance City Band provided music for the community from 1859 until 1992. American Musical Productions will transport audiences back a century recreating a program from the band’s golden years under the direction of Emil Rinkendorf.

Joseph N. Rubin will conduct a 24-piece concert band of Northern Ohio’s finest musicians attired in period uniforms. The FREE 75-minute concert based on a recently discovered July 1926 Alliance City Band program will feature many beloved band classics.

Fireworks will finish out the evening’s big birthday event.

Alliance native and independent documentary producer, Ben Patterson, returns to Alliance to screen one of his films in Brush Hall on the campus of University of Mount Union. The film will be followed with a Q&A session to foster community dialogue and delve into the issues of producing a documentary film. Patterson is an award-winning filmmaker known for his 2015 documentary “Sweet Micky for President.” His appearance is made possible with funds from Ohio Goes to the Movies and Visit Canton and Arts in Stark.

Alliance’s 6th Ohio Historical Marker honoring Col. William Henry Morgan and Glamorgan Castle will be installed on the lawn of Glamorgan Castle commemmorating the legacy of one of the city’s most iconic figures and landmarks. Col. Morgan revoluntionized the field of engineering during the late 1800s and early 1900s with his electrical innovations. Holder of over 100 patents, he propelled the Morgan Engineering Company to international recognition. Glamorgan Castle was built as his family home from 1904-1908. Constructed of Vermont marble with a tiled roof, the Castle sits oon 20 acres in Central Alliance and is maintained by the Alliance City School Administration and cared for by the Castle Crusaders. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Funding for the marker comes from grants from Visit Canton and ArtsinStark and the Pomeroy Foundation.