Liberty Tree Dedication Held in Murfreesboro, AR

April 9, 2026|The Arkansas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution|
Two people dressed in historical costumes in a library.

Murfreesboro, AR – April 8, 2026 – The Desoto Trace Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Mine Creek-Paraclifta Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a Liberty Tree dedication at the Pike County Courthouse. The tree dedication is part of a celebration to recognize the country’s 250th anniversary. Pictured (L to R):  Elizabeth Overton (Mine Creek Paraclifta Chapter Regent), Rodney Young, Jr. (seated – Desoto Trace Chapter President), Michael Myers (Desoto Trace Chapter Member), Velma Owens (Mine Creek-Paraclifta Chapter), Fran Strawn (Mine Creek-Paraclifta Registrar), Eddie Howard (Pike County Judge), Barbara Barham (DAR John Cain Chapter), Jim O’Neal (Murfreesboro Mayor), Leann Turner (Mine Creek-Paraclifta Chapter), Cassie Turner (Texarkana Chapter), Terry Haygood (Arkadelphia Chapter), Carrie McGaha (ASDAR State Chaplain), Sharon Whitledge (ASDAR Recording Secretary) Seated: Judy Hile (Mine Creek-Paraclifta Chapter)