Events to salute nation's birth and beyond

Three upcoming events in Hastings represent the various ways the community is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

First, on May 28, is the opening reception for “America 250: Symbols of Our Story,” a showcase of student work led by Hastings High School teacher Gregory Smith in conjunction with the Hastings Historical Society and Hastings Public Library. The reception is scheduled to take place in the library’s Orr Room from 6–6:45 p.m.

The second event follows the “Symbols of Our Story” reception, at 7 p.m., when Smith will facilitate a “Declaration Deep Dive” alongside Revolutionary Hastings chair Fred Charles. Revolutionary Hastings is a committee of the Historical Society.