Pound Ridge celebrated the nation's birthday and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the installation of a bronze plaque honoring 106 local patriots.
The monument was dedicated on July 3 at a ceremony at historic Conant Hall on Westchester Avenue.
The new memorial joined those dedicated to those who served in WWI, WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
Reenactors in Revolutionary War uniforms added historical flavor and color to the proceedings.
In his speech, Supervisor Kevin Hansan said: "As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this memorial reminds us that the American Revolution was not just fought in famous places by names we all recognize from history books. It was fought and supported by ordinary citizens from communities just like ours.
"Some of the 106 names on this plaque are still familiar in Pound Ridge today, names like Scofield and Marshall, families whose connection to this town stretches back generations," he added.
He thanked Joan Mineo and the entire Pound Ridge Historical Society for "the incredible work that went into making this possible."
"This was not simply creating a list of names. It required painstaking research to identify those who lived here and served," he noted, adding that the "most meaningful words" on the plaque were “those whose names are lost to history. Because we know that throughout history, there are always people whose sacrifices helped shape the future, even if their individual stories were never recorded."
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