Foley is planting 250 trees around the city as part of the community’s commemoration of the anniversary of the creation of the United States in 1776.
On Thursday, April 23, crews with the Foley Public Works Department and Horticulture Department planted oak trees as part of improvements on South Chicago Street.
The city is planting 250 trees around Foley in 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of the United States.
The trees on South Chicago Street were planted as part of improvements being done in preparation of the opening of the new Foley Public Library building in the summer.
The work will include walkways for pedestrians and green spaces as well as additional street trees in the two-block section between the new library on East Orange Avenue and U.S. 98. The city is also installing brick pavers and columns similar to the improvements on Chicago Street at Heritage Park.
Other semiquincentennial events include a concert of patriotic music by the Baldwin Pops orchestra in late May and a celebration during the final Music and a Movie event of 2026 in Heritage Park on May 22.
The city is also developing plans for additional commemorations in 2026. More information on other 250th anniversary events in Foley will be available as plans develop.
Cities and towns across the United States are organizing semiquincentennial events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which occurred on July 4, 1776, culminating in a major celebration on July 4, 2026. These events, often coordinated with the national “America250” initiative, are designed to foster unity, educate the public, and honor local history.
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