Tag Archives: American Revolution

Residents from across White County gathered at the Rotary Club of Sparta Veterans Park for its Memorial Day service. The program was put on by Sparta’s American Legion, featuring the ringing of the bells for those killed in action since the American Revolution. American Legion Post 99 Commander Ronald Lapierre said the message for the public on Memorial Day should ... Read More »

The Overton County Heritage Museum is highlighting the American Revolution and the people who settled in the county after the war. Museum Director Paula Stover said that since the exhibit has opened, more information has come out about western expansion into Overton County. “When we started the exhibit we thought we’d find 20 to 25 that settled in Overton County,” ... Read More »