History Speaks: Looking Back at the US Bicentennial in Marathon County
Schedule
Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
410 McIndoe St, Wausau, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54403 | Wausau, WI
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Looking Back at the US Bicentennial in Marathon CountyFebruary 28, 2026
In 1976, people across the United States came together in celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the American Revolution. Here in Marathon County, Wisconsin, the Bicentennial became a remarkable community event that included the usual parades and fireworks we often see at the 4th of July, but also novel and new programs from burying time capsules, ’76-themed theatrical productions, special foot races, and even a few beard contests. And looking back 50 years at the event as we are now, it is perhaps most remarkable to see an unprecedented amount of public interest in local history.
On Saturday, February 28th at 2:00pm for the first in our History Speaks lecture series for 2026. Historian Ben Clark will take a look back at the Bicentennial celebrations in Marathon County in this, our nation’s Semiquincentennial (250th).
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410 McIndoe St, Wausau, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54403Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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