The chairman for the Martinsville and Henry County Virginia 250 Committee said the local committee “does not have any plans to include the Fieldcrest Lodge in their events” as they relate to the Virginia 250 celebrations.
In a story last week, titled “Reopening of Fieldcrest Lodge to coincide with 250 celebrations,” Danny Turner and others involved in reopening the lodge stated that they were working with both the state and local efforts to be part of the 250 Semiquincentennial celebrations.
Jarred Marlowe, who was appointed by Henry County and the City of Martinsville to serve as the committee chairman, said “at the current moment, we do not have any plans for or with them. I wish the Fieldcrest Lodge and those associated with it the best in their endeavors.”
The current lack of involvement is not intended to imply “that over the course of the committee’s longevity that they won’t ever be involved, because this committee will exist through 2031,” said.
Marlowe said the committee “is devoted to the preservation, education, and commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, and how Martinsville and Henry County played a role in that. I am glad to hear that the Fieldcrest Lodge has plans for the future as I think it would be great for our area, but the local 250 committee does not have any active plans to promote it.”
However, “we do have plans for an event soon in the Fieldale community. We will share more about the details as they are finalized, but we hope to have an event in the spring in Fieldale,” Marlowe said. “Ideally, we would like to incorporate every part of the county in our commemoration at some point. Some places have stronger ties to the Revolution than others, but we will strive to make every community feel involved in some way. Our county has a rich history, and it is our goal is to tell that story.”
To help get involved and keep up with the local committee’s work, Marlowe said “I would love it if people reading this went and gave a ‘like’ to our committee’s Facebook page. They can find us on Facebook by searching ‘Martinsville Henry County Virginia 250’ and can stay up to date with our planned events, as well as tidbits of American Revolution knowledge along the way. “
Additionally, he said “if people are yearning for VA 250 events across the state, I encourage them to check out the state committee’s website at va250.org. They have lots of great information there.”
