What is Smiles Day?

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Schuyler County’s annual celebration, Smiles Day, was first held in September 1919.  It began as a way to welcome home the soldiers of WWI.  In 1967, Smiles Day combined with the Rushville High School Homecoming activities.  However, Smiles Day has always kept the proud tradition of honoring veterans.

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2018 Theme

"Changing the World"​

We are building up to our special 2019 celebration which is the 100th anniversary of the first Smiles Day Celebration held in Rushville, Illinois. In 1918, the United States was actively involved in WWI. During this time the War was changing the world for what we know now, for years to come not only on the war front but also back here at home. During these years the entire world was changed forever. 

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