Anderson Gearing Up For 150th Anniversary
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe city of Anderson has lined up multiple events over the next few months to mark its 150th anniversary. The celebrations include a motorcycle ride and an Anderson Symphony Orchestra performance featuring an original work by a local composer.
The Anderson Sesquicentennial Committee has endorsed several projects, including events at the Madison County Historical Society and the new Ivy Tech Community College campus.
The city's official, week-long celebration will run from August 22-28.
The endorsed projects include:
July 6 – October 2015
The Harvey Riedel's Photographic Journal, Parts I & II
The Madison County Historical Society
August 2, 9 & 16
A Condensed History of Anderson, Indiana and Nearby Points of Interest
Madison County Historical Society
Sunday, August 16 – 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Ivy Tech Community College Anderson Campus Open House
Ivy Tech Community College Anderson Campus
Friday, August 28 – Kick-off at 7:00 p.m.
Anderson H.S. v. Pendleton Heights H.S.
Anderson High School
Saturday, August 29 – 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Community Hospital Anderson Foundation Walk of Life
Community Hospital Anderson Pond, behind the hospital
Saturday, August 29 – Time TBD
White River Biking Coalition- Sesquicentennial Ride
Throughout Anderson & Anderson Speedway
Saturday, August 29 – Time TBD
Sesquicentennial Motorcycle Ride
Throughout Anderson & Anderson Speedway
September 12-13 – Time TBD
Andersontown Powwow
Athletic Park
Saturday, September 26 – 7:30 p.m.
Anderson Symphony Orchestra – Celebration by Rick Vale
Paramount Theatre