“The boy, dressed in a colonial hat and breeches, represents a legacy to the future. That’s because he’s in the act of sowing…I myself look at the statue and see a newsboy peddling papers. Either way, it’s all symbolic of growth and development.” – John Terken

Colonial Lad Unveiling – October 10, 1977

John Terken – The Artist

Colonial Lad in the News

East Meadow Bicentennial Pamphlet

Colonial Lad Bicentennial Council Pamphlet

Colonial Lad Pictures