Date and Time
Thursday Sep 17, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM CDT
Location
Memorial Park
East of the large flag pole in the middle of the park. Please park in The Huether Family Aquatics Center parking lot to access the area.
Description
The Yankton Parks, Recreation, and City Events Department invites the public to attend the planting of a “liberty tree” as a part of Yankton, SD Celebrates America’s 250 on Thursday, September 17, 8:30am to 9:00am, in Fantle Memorial Park. The tree planting will take place east of the large flag pole in the middle of the park. Please park in The Huether Family Aquatics Center parking lot to access the area.
Come to the planting celebration and hear a proclamation from Yankton’s Mayor. See the Valley Forge Elm be planted. See the plaque that will be installed at the base of the tree. Hear a Yankton Middle School student speak about America’s liberty trees and why September 17 is an important date in America’s history. You will also hear about the tree itself and the characteristics of a Valley Forge Elm.
For more information on the event, please contact the Park & Recreation Office at 668-5231.
More information HERE
