BATAVIA, OHIO (Oct. 8, 2025) – Get ready for a revolutionary-style celebration! Living historians portraying Martha Washington and a Revolutionary War soldier are joining officials today at Sycamore Park in Batavia to dedicate Clermont County’s America 250 Heritage Tree. The dedication, which is free and open to the public, is part of a series of ongoing events this year and next that commemorate America’s semiquincentennial.

The dedication of the swamp oak will take place at Sycamore Park’s recently completed sun deck by the East Fork of the Little Miami River. Tours of the deck and nearby swinging bridge start at noon. The tree dedication is at 12:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Angela Carpenter with the Clough Valley chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will share anecdotes about President and Gen. George Washington. Michael Gunn with the Cincinnati chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will talk about life as a patriot.

Clermont County commissioners David Painter, Claire Corcoran and Bonnie Batchler will attend the ceremony along with officials with the Clermont Park District, Clermont County Chamber of Commerce and Clermont County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

View a video of Commissioner Painter’s remarks at the dedication.

Read about other upcoming America 250 events and programs planned in Clermont County: Discover Clermont’s America 250.