American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Wisconsin

The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission was created by Chapter 215, Laws of 1971, and amended by Chapter 27, Laws of 1973. The commission was originally secluded to terminate on December 31, 1977, but ceased functioning on June 30, 1977. The commission was to prepare and execute a comprehensive program for commemorating the bicentennial of the American Revolution and develop and coordinate observances memorializing it. The commission participated in plans and programs developed by the national American Revolution Bicentennial Adminstration and state, local and private agencies and groups and designated speical committees with representatives from such groups to aid in developing specific activities.

The commission's activities included the publication of educational materials, conferences and other programs, development of historical sites and exhibits, ceremonies and celebrations commemorating historic events and political concepts, programs on the significance of the revolution, and the issuance of commemorative medals and other appropriate commemorative items. The commission's publications included: "A Framework for Observing the Bicentennial of the American Revolution in Wisconsin," "Guide to Youth Activities for the Bicentennial in Wisconsin," and the "Wisconsin Ledger" newletter.

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