WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Sept. 17 -- William and Mary issued the following news release:

The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed.

In the nation's 250th year, the Fourth of July celebration in Williamsburg, home to the Alma Mater of the Nation, had to be special. William "Bill" Schermerhorn '82 was the man for the job.

In recognition of his service to William & Mary and his remarkable career, the W&M Alumni Association Board of Directors has named Schermerhorn this year's Homecoming grand marshal. (Courtesy photo)

As event designer for the American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), Schermerhorn was the creative mind behind the "America, Made in Virginia" special broadcast nationwide on ...