City of Worcester: 300 Years 83
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Photo: Erb/Dufault Photography
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s a group of people came together to begin planning Worcester's 300th
Anniversary Celebration in August 2021, on the heels of one of the most
uncertain times in our history, three things were clear to us:
• Our community needed to celebrate now more than ever;
• We needed to create a celebration that was larger than any single experience, and that also included both
in-the-moment and longer-term elements;
• We had a tremendous amount of work to do with a planning phase that was dramatically shortened by the
realities of the Covid-19 pandemic.
With these parameters directing our efforts, there was no doubt that to be successful The Worcester
Tercentennial Celebration would need an overwhelming amount of time, talent, and treasure from all
those who were willing to share these gifts with us.
The response from our community was, simply put, overwhelming. A steering committee quickly grew to
well over 100 members, with an open invitation for all to join in. The names of the Worcester Tercentennial
Steering Committee and sub committees are listed on page 82. We extend a heartfelt "Thank You" to
them for their time and energy.
Additionally, we needed financial support to make all the amazing celebration plans come to life. Once
again, the business and philanthropic communities of Worcester came together in a way that made us proud
of our great City. We invite you to look through the next several pages and share in our deep gratitude
to all these organizations who made celebrating Worcester's 300th Anniversary possible.
And so, with unparalleled generosity and more helping hands than can be counted, The Worcester
Tercentennial Celebration has come about in spectacular fashion. Please join us in thanking everyone
who made all the elements of this year-long commemoration possible.
Kate McEvoy
Heartfelt thanks!
