Monday, June 29, 2026
Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of American Independence 1776-2026
Daniel L. Goodwin Hall of Business Lobby
Community Event
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
Self-guided tour of a private collection of signed “Founding Fathers” documents, featuring correspondences from John Hancock, John Jay, James Madison, John Quincy Adams, George Clinton, and many others.
There will be other works of art, historical displays, music, and complimentary refreshments. Families are welcome.
Made in America, 3’x5′ outdoor flags will be for sale as part of our “Benedictine Four Corners” partnership (a portion of each flag sale benefits the Benedictine Fund).
A community partnership between St. Procopius Abbey, Villa St. Benedict, Benedictine Sisters, Benet Academy, and Benedictine University.
Sponsorships are available now!
Please contact Phil Hardy, PhD, Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
[email protected] | 630-829-6292
Tiered Sponsorship Levels
Premium
$10,000
- Presenting Sponsor
- Company logo incorporated with event logo
- Front page recognition in event program
- Logo display on Benedictine University website
- Community display Table
Gold
$5,000
- Digital display at event
- Logo in event program
- Logo display on Benedictine University website
- Community display table
Silver
$2,500
- Sponsor name listed in event program
- Sponsor name on Benedictine University website
Community
$500
- Sponsor name in event program
Purchase a Flag
Total Flags: 250 Flags available
Size: 3’x5’ hand stitched, Made in America, outdoor flags
Cost: $75 each (includes a gift to support the Benedictine Fund)
Display begins Tuesday, June 23. Available for pickup Monday, July 6
The collection of flags, all for sale, will be on display on the “Benedictine Four Corners” of Maple Ave. and Yackley/College Rd. beginning Tuesday, June 23 and ending Monday, July 6. Flags are available for pickup Monday, July 6.
A portion of each flag sale benefits the Benedictine Fund.
The Founding Fathers Collection Samples
Three sample documents from among many in the Founding Fathers Collection owned by a Benedictine University alumnus. The full collection will be available for viewing in the Daniel L. Goodwin Hall of Business Lobby on June 29.
An original print of 1776 magazine
John Hancock property document dated Dec. 13, 1771
Pay slip to Colonial express riders dated May 30, 1776
Choral-Aires
Choral-Aires, an a cappella barbershop chorus, will be performing during the event. They are teachers, businesswomen, nurses, students, artists, retirees, and even a few Bigfoot hunters. The Choral-Aires have performed everywhere from baseball games and senior communities to world-wide competitions in Honolulu, Nashville, Las Vegas, and New Orleans.
What brings them together? The music, the friendships, the sparkly costumes, but most of all the exhilaration of doing what they love exceptionally well and sharing that joy with others.
Maze the Artist
Kenton Avery, aka Maze the Artist, is a mixed media pop artist and product designer, including a distinct clothing line.
Maze will be creating a large work of canvas art, inspired by the Declaration of Independence and America 250, throughout the community event and donating the work to the University.
Thank you to our Sponsors
For more information, please contact:
Phil Hardy, PhD, Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
[email protected] | 630-829-6292