August 10th, 2021 will mark the two hundredth anniversary of Missouri’s entry as the 24th state to join the United States. The state is looking to engage all 114 counties and the City of St. Louis in a celebration of the Show-Me state’s past, present and bright future.

The Clay County Commission has established a new citizen-led commission to commemorate Missouri’s bicentennial celebration, as well as Clay County’s original organization on January 2nd, 1822.

The Bicentennial Commission’s primary mission will be to meet and advise the County Commission on bicentennial festivities; however the new Commission will also work in conjunction with other interested local parties and brainstorm community-driven ways to honor Clay County’s rich history and heritage.

The new commission is comprised of eleven members residing in the County. Each member was sworn in to a two-year term on May 12th, 2021.

KPGZ News - Clay County submitted press release