Submit your America250 Alabama Legacy Grant

Liberty Tree Project

The Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission (A250AL) is awarding one Legacy Grant to each county in Alabama (if requested). This grant will provide one 6’ to 8’ Liberty Tree (a Princeton Elm) and an accompanying plaque denoting that the tree was planted to mark America’s Semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Each county is responsible for selecting a site and planting (and maintaining) the tree. The elm is known for being a common tree throughout most of the U.S. because of its ability to grow in a broad range of climates. It’s a favorite tree for ornamental horticulture that’s often used in landscaping to provide shade and aesthetic appeal. They take 20-30 years to mature but grow to 70’ tall and wide!

The elm tree has a history in America as being the first Liberty Tree. Leading up to the American Revolution, a stately elm tree on the Boston Common became a rallying point for the growing resistance to the rule of Britain over the American colonies. In August 1775, loyalists cut down the original Liberty Tree in an attempt to stop the colonists. In response, patriots throughout the 13 colonies began to designate new Liberty Trees.If you would like to join our mailing list, please indicate by checking the box on this form. We do not share your information with third parties.

To secure your county’s Legacy Grant, complete and submit the application here. (This must be done by a duly authorized member of the county commission or their representative. Only one application per county will be accepted.)