2004 Flag Day Celebration at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, WV

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More than 450 people joined us on Flag Day to celebrate the principles of democracy and freedom that our flag stands for. This page is now archived, and is no longer being updated. Flag Day 2004 Pictures 6.16/04

June 14, 2004 Flag Day Celebration 7-9 pm, reception to follow.

Join us Monday June 14, 2004 from 7-9pm at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, WV to celebrate Flag Day.

Location

Carnegie Hall
105 Church Street
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 645-7917
(304) 645-2558 fax
www.CarnegieHallWV.com · Directions

FREE but Tickets are Required

The Flag Day Celebration is FREE but Tickets are Required. Tickets may be reserved by calling Carnegie Hall at (304) 645-7917 (reservation limit 4 per caller).

Panel Discussion on the Bill of Rights

Join the Southeastern Chapter of the ACLU-WV for a celebration honoring the principles of Democracy and Liberty. Keynote Speaker Harry Belafonte, and a panel of community members moderated by Joan C. Browning will discuss the Constitution and Bill of Rights and their importance in post 9/11 America.

The panelists will share views about the impact of the Bill of Rights on religious freedoms, the press, politics, law, justice and social equality.

• Keynote Speaker Harry Belafonte
• Moderator Joan C. Browning
• Frank Spicer, Editor WV Daily News
• The Honorable Mary Pearl Compton, former WV State Delegate
• Rev. Nelson Staples III, NAACP
• Rev. Dexter Taylor, Old Stone Presbyterian Ch.
• Dr. Richard Kerr, Libertarian Party of West Virginia, NRA
• E. Lavoyd "J.R." Morgan, attorney
• Allen Johnson, Director, Pocahontas County Library
• William D. Turner, attorney

Panelist Short Bio and Links

There will be a Question & Answer period followed by a reception.

Bill of Rights Essay Contest

The winner of a Bill of Rights Student Essay Contest will be announced during our Flag Day Celebration, and he or she will read the winning essay.

Read the rules and more about the Bill of Rights Essay Contest.

Flag Day Sponsors

Please check back for information about all sponsors and donors. Email Us if you would like to help or contruibute: aclu@alterra-wv.com