BATAVIA, OHIO (Oct. 8, 2025) – Living historians portraying Martha Washington and a Revolutionary War soldier joined officials Wednesday at Sycamore Park in Batavia to dedicate Clermont County’s America 250 Heritage Tree.
Michael Gunn, a member of the Cincinnati chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution dressed as a Third Continental Light Dragoon for the ceremony, told those gathered about the importance of America’s original Liberty Tree in Boston. Angela Carpenter with the Clough Valley chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, shared Martha Washington’s perspective on President and Gen. George Washington’s experimentation with growing native plants and crop rotation.
The Clermont Park District planted the Swamp White Oak between the East Fork of the Little Miami River and its recently completed sun deck. The festivities at Sycamore Park included a ribbon cutting to dedicate the deck.
The tree is a legacy gift from the America 250-Ohio Commission. All 88 counties in Ohio will receive a native oak tree to commemorate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
View a video of entire program.
Clermont County commissioners David Painter, Claire Corcoran and Bonnie Batchler attended along with officials from the 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.
