 "[THE CONSTITUTION], ...ITS ONLY KEEPERS, THE PEOPLE." —George Washington
CELEBRATING 233 YEARS OF LIBERTY...and counting as we "keep" the Constitution Now in its fifth year: TO LEARN ABOUT THE CELEBRATION OF LIBERTY ORGANIZATION CLICK HERE ....................... FOR THE YOUTH “A primary object…should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important [as knowledge about government]? And what duty more pressing… than …communicating it to those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the country?” --George Washington
High School Seniors from the class of 2009 participated in the Celebration of Liberty essay contest. Winners received $1000, $500, or $300 scholarships. TO LEARN ABOUT THE 2009 ESSAY THEME (CLICK HERE) CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2009 Scholarship winner, Ty Madsen
To read Ty's essay, click here.
"Freedom is never more than one generation from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was like in the United States when men were free" (Ronald Regan)
MISSION STATEMENT
 The Celebration of Liberty is intended to instill in people a love and understanding of the U.S. Constitution and spark a desire to maintain the freedoms we enjoy because of this inspired document. The programs and activities included in this celebration are designed to motivate individuals to study the Constitution, understand it, and be active participants in community, state, and national governments. Our mission is to play an educational role in preserving the freedoms that the citizens of the United States enjoy by helping people understand and appreciate the limited power our Constitution allows governments to use.
The Celebration of Liberty is non-partisan and should not be used as a campaign forum, to promote political parties or candidates. References to deity should follow the example of the founding fathers and founding documents of the United States and be general in nature rather than teaching the doctrines of any specific denomination.
Enjoy all of the activities sponsored by the Celebration of Liberty and strengthen your understanding of the Constitution CELEBRATION EVENTS • AMERICA'S HOPE: An inspirational patriotic musical program with skits and stories performed by children. This will be a multi-media show that honors those who fought [and fight] for independence. Through song children learn the functions of the United States government as it is outlined in the Constitution. Some of the original patriotic music performed was written and orchestration by Classroom Classics. (Click here for details) 
 
 CHILDREN'S PATRIOTIC PARADE: Children are invited to show their patriotism and decorate their bicycles, wagons, horses, dogs, and even themselves and march in a parade that fulfills the wishes of John Adam who said that Independence Day should be filled with "parades". After the parade the children are invited to play games and participate in more activities that help teach them about the principles that make this country a free country (Click here for more details)
 • EVENING TRIBUTE TO THE CONSTITUTION: This program includes a dramatic re-enactment of the 2nd Virginia Convention where Patrick Henry delivered his famous "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death" speech. There is a stirring presentation of the colors by the Veterans of Foreign War, National Guard, and Boy Scouts of America. There is also original inspirational musical performances, community choir, a speech by our High School essay scholarship winner, and more.... (Click here for more details)
 • SPECTACULAR PATRIOTIC PROGRAM AND FIREWORKS SHOW: Broadcast over a local radio station, KUPI, 99.1 FM, is a program of traditional and original patriotic music as well as various messages and stories about those who preserve freedom all choreographed to a spectacular fireworks show.
Veterans of Foreign War   
Idaho Falls Firemen Pipes and Drums
   
"Hold on, my friends, to the Constitution and the Republic for which it stands. Miracles do not cluster, and what has happened once in 6,000 years, may not happen again. Hold on to the Constitution, for if the American Constitution should fail, there will be anarchy throughout the world.” Daniel Webster |
