About
Huntsville Salutes America’s 250th is a committee dedicated to honoring the nation’s founding through coordinated civic events, cultural programming, and historical reflection leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. The committee collaborates with local organizations to create meaningful experiences that educate, engage, and inspire residents across all generations.
Meet the Committee
Heather Adkins
Curator-Archivist
State Black Archives Research Center & Museum
Elizabeth Fleming
Director of Public Development/Liaison
Huntsville City Schools
Ray Livingston
Tennessee Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution
Natasha Parker
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) general member/Huntsville Pilgrimage Association
Claire Aiello
Vice President of Marketing and Communications/Liaison
Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce
William Hampton
Founder/Owner
Huntsville Revisited Museum
Cait Monroe
Manager of Special Collections
Huntsville-Madison County Public Library
Seth Penn
Certified Cultural Specialist
Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama
Donna Castellano
Executive Director
Historic Huntsville Foundation
Veronica Henderson
Director, Joseph F. Drake Memorial Learning Resources Center & State Black Archives
Alabama A&M University
Jennifer Moore
President & CEO/Liaison
Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Katie Stamps
Historic Preservation Planner
City of Huntsville
David Delisser
Recreation Superintendent
Huntsville Parks & Recreation
Karessa Acosta Lee
Development Officer
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Erin Owen
Communication Specialist
City of Huntsville
Sally Warden
Chair
Huntsville Salutes America's 250 Committee