Nellie Sheridan Wilson Statue Unveiling and Dedication

Nellie Sheridan Wilson’s bronze likeness will be unveiled in the southwest corner of Somerset Square on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.

Committee members invite everyone to participate and celebrate the life accomplishments of one of Somerset’s native citizens. Council president David Snider will emcee the event.  Mayor Tom Johnson will welcome  visitors and the Holy Trinity adult choir will set the tone for the festivities. Perry County historian Rob Dishon will briefly comment on Nellie’s life.  Current postmaster Mary Harris will do the unveiling.  Sculptor Alan Cottrill will also be present.  Gwen Young’s dream will be fulfilled because of the generosity of citizens and businesses in Perry County and the surrounding area as well as major donors North Valley Bank and Suburban Landfill.

Artifacts from Nellie’s life will be on display in the library meeting room 10 AM to 2 PM. Following the ceremony, visitors can take part in Oktoberfest on Pigfoot Square, browse the Somerset Artists’ Co-op gift shop, check-out their yard and perennial plant sale, or participate in the craft beer pub crawl around town.

For more information contact Lori Dalrymple, chairman of the Nellie Sheridan Heritage Committee ([email protected]), or Jerry Bryant ([email protected]).