Kerr250 is a community-focused podcast dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th birthday through the people, businesses, traditions, and events of Kerr County. As our nation marks this historic anniversary on July 4, 2026, Kerr250 will highlight local celebrations and community efforts that bring this milestone to life. Each episode will feature conversations with local leaders, business owners, organizers, volunteers, and proud citizens who are helping make Kerr County a vibrant part of this national moment. The podcast will explore how history, patriotism, service, and community pride come together in one county that believes America’s strength has always come from its people. Kerr250 is where Kerr County honors the past, celebrates the present, and helps inspire the future. In our inaugural episode, Tom Fox visits with Doug Hetzler, Kerr250 Committee Member and head of the Evolution Car Show.
The “Evolution Car Show” will display cars in chronological order to show the evolution of American auto manufacturing. The event will be a free show at Louise Hays Park, featuring food trucks and vendors, aimed at rebuilding positive community memories after the flood. Doug describes other Kerr250 initiatives, including DAR-supported flag displays on Sydney Baker Street, commemorative tree sales with medallions, and a Fourth on the River program split into a memorial and a celebration. He emphasizes broad community participation, provides the website (kerr250.com) and contact (info@kerr250.com), and encourages inclusion of everyday vehicles, not just high-end classics.
Highlights include:
- Vision for Evolution Car Show
- What Is Kerr250
- How to Join and Website
- Why 250 Years Matter
- Car Show Open to All Cars
Resources:
Kerr250 website
