'Let Freedom Sing! Celebrating 250 Years of America' at the Averitt - Statesboro Herald

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'Let Freedom Sing! Celebrating 250 Years of America' at the Averitt

Members of the Nessmith family recreate the creation of the American flag with a performance called “Sewing the Stars and Stripes” from the Revolutionary War period of the concert. (JASON MARTIN/special)

America Sings 1.jpg — Members of the Nessmith family recreate the creation of the American flag with a performance called “Sewing the Stars and Stripes” from the Revolutionary War period of the concert. (JASON MARTIN/special)

Community members, local performers and civic organizations gathered inside the Averitt Center on the Emma Kelly stage last Friday evening, July 3, for a special concert — "Let Freedom Sing! Celebrating 250 Years of America." The event honored U.S. history, culture and spirit through music, storytelling and song.