Liberty Tree Dedication in Mt. Ida, AR

April 24, 2026|The Arkansas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution|
Two people dressed in historical costumes in a library.

April 10, 2026 – The DeSoto Trace Chapter of The Sons of the American Revolution and the The Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a Liberty Tree dedication at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Mt. Ida, AR. The dedication was part of a celebration to mark the country’s 250th anniversary. (Top picture: ARSSAR Liberty Tree Chairman Wayne Shewmake provides a speech about the Liberty Tree dedication.)

Two people dressed in historical costumes in a library.

Local SAR & DAR members attended the Liberty Tree dedication in Mt. Ida, AR on April 10, 2026. Pictured (L to R): Stephen Sexton (State Americanism Chairman), Rodney Young, Jr. (seated – DeSoto Trace Chapter President), Charles McLemore (Past South Central District Vice President General), Dr. Darrell R. Over MD (ARSSAR State President), Wayne Shewmake (ARSSAR Liberty Tree Chairman), Susan Over (ASDAR DAR/SAR/SR Relations Chairwoman), Brenda Cunningham (DAR James K Polk Chapter member), Kathy Hagler (DAR James K Polk Chapter member), and Sissy Hughes (DAR Hot Springs of Arkansas Chapter member).

Two people dressed in historical costumes in a library.

Gen Lafayette Chapter Compatriots attended the Liberty Tree dedication in Mt. Ida, AR on April 10, 2026. Pictured (L to R): Jim Partin (Gen Lafayette Chapter Vice President), Stephen Sexton (State Americanism Chairman), Joe Collinson (Gen Lafayette Chapter member)