The Historical Marker Project
The John Philip Sousa Foundation Historical Marker Project involves the identification of concert sites throughout the United States and Canada where John Philip Sousa and his band performed.
The Historical Marker is a handsome aluminum plaque, 12'' x 15'', suitable for indoor mounting. It is designed to be placed in locations such as an auditorium, gymnasium, or bandstand. Each plaque is personalized with the place and date of the Sousa Band concert, the name of the donor, and the date of presentation. (See the replica below.)
It is helpful if the recipient can send a copy of clippings, programs, or other material that will establish the date of the concert. A tax exempt donation of $295.00 may be given to The John Philip Sousa Foundation which covers all costs including shipping.
For additional information, please contact:
Douglas Harter (Historical Marker Chairman)9818 West State RoadDelphos, Ohio 45833Phone: 419-692-1321 • Email: harter3@hotmail.com.

This historical marker is placed as a memorial to
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA
WHO CONDUCTED SOUSA BAND CONCERTS HERE
November 12, 1913 December 5, 1924 The American Concert Band Anywhere, USA John Public, Managing Director
with the cooperation of THE JOHN PHILIP SOUSA FOUNDATION Col John R. Bourgeois, President Dr. Al G. Wright, Chairman of the Board |
The following are among the concert venues and locations which have installed Historical Markers:
Center fo the Arts
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana
Columbia Concert Band
Columbia, South Carolina
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee
Quincy Park Band
Quincy, Illinois
Richmond City Auditorium
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
The City of Terre Haute
Terre Haute, Indiana
University of Kansas
Hoch Auditorium
Lawrence, Kansas
Brazil Concert Band
Brazil, Indiana
Ware County High Band and Azaela Winds Community Band
Waycross, Georgia