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June 2019

2019 American Heritage Festival

This great event is presented free of charge to school groups and the general public by the Sacramento Chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge in cooperation with the Colonial Heritage Foundation and the California Pioneer Heritage Foundation.

Go to Sacfreedom.org for more information.

Teachers may reserve space for class field trips here!

Learn about Sponsorship or apply to join our Vendors Fair!

2nd Annual Sac Freedom Run

The 2019 Sac Freedom Run will be held Sep 14 at Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin as part of the two-day We the People American Heritage Festival. The theme for this event will be Run Through History as the course will take participants through vignettes featuring key events in America’s history. There will be something for everyone – competitive 5 and 10 K races, a 2.5 K fun run/walk, and several Kids’ Challenge Runs, which will pitch runners under 12 by age group against historic figures such as Ben Franklin, Paul Revere, etc.!

Race Website - Sacfreedomrun.org Register Now

2019/20 Student Directors

Two of the new student directors: Left Malena Yang, Right Kathleen Rodda

Six students from local high schools have been selected to serve on the Sacramento Chapter Board of Directors during the coming academic year. They are Savannah Argo from Casa Roble HS, Robert Jones from Whitney HS, Tyler Nielsen from Lincoln HS, Kathleen Rodda from John Adams Academy, Madison Wrigley from Del Campo HS, and Malena Yang from Hiram Johnson HS.

These students will serve as full members of the Sacramento Chapter of Freedoms Foundation during the coming academic year. Larry Brasher, chapter president explained, “We have found that having high school students serve on our board of directives adds a critical perspective as we plan activities directed for students. Their contribution has become essential to what we do. At the same time, it gives these students an opportunity to gain valuable leadership and service experience.”

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2019 Scholarships Awarded

Three of the scholarship winners: Left: Quincee Carter, Center: Parker Fellows, Right: Hannah Corliss

The Sacramento Chapter of Freedoms Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling $5500 to five graduating seniors in the class of 2019. The recipients are Hannah Corliss from John Adams Academy, Quincee Carter from Del Oro HS, Nathan Stewart from Lincoln HS, Parker Fellows from Folsom HS, and Jason Tso from Franklin HS.

Read More about these Graduates

2019 Newsletter Staff

Megan Johnston has been appointed as the Editor of the Sacramento Spirit Newsletter. She is currently attending John Adams Academy, as a senior.

Gary McFayden will be the Advisor to the Newsletter Committee. Further staff will be announced later.

Your generous support enables us to continue our mission to educate all about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in this great country! Thank you.

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