The Fredonia Valley Heritage Society was presented two awards Saturday at the 2023 Kentucky Historical Society ceremony.
A Special Projects Award was presented for the construction of the Fredonia Valley Veterans Memorial and a Volunteer Organization Award was also presented to the Heritage Society.
Fredonia resident Don Boone, on hand for the award ceremony, told Your News Edge the credit for Fredonia Valley Veterans Memorial goes back to Pam Faughn and Brother Presley Lamm.
click to download audioBoone added the awards won for the efforts in Fredonia mean a lot.
click to download audioDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fredonia Valley Heritage Society also worked on a book, that Boone showcased Saturday in Frankfort.
click to download audioThe Fredonia Valley Veterans Memorial on Cassidy Avenue is owned by the City of Fredonia, but the Heritage Society and American Legion Post 103 oversee the activities at the park.
Bro. Lamm, Pastor of Fredonia First Baptist Church, previously told Your News Edge that the Veterans Memorial is about to enter the second phase of the project.
click to download audioThe Fredonia Valley Veterans Memorial is still selling bricks for the site, as well. For more information reach out to the Heritage Society or American Legion Post 103.
