About the Druids
Druids Charity Club is itself a 501(c)(3) (designation pending) non-profit organization consisting of a coalition of like-minded mid-30’s folks who were raised in Montgomery. While a sense of duty regarding the need to give back to the community we love had been simmering for some time, that sentiment was galvanized with a renewed sense of purpose when our good friend Wyatt Smith became sick with cancer. Wyatt isn’t with us in this world anymore, but his spirit lives on every time we enjoy some of the things that truly made him happiest: music, good eating, and doing right by others. While we have had several private fundraising events in the past few years, we are especially excited to be putting on our first event in our hometown. It is with pleasure that we acknowledge the support we have received from Live and Listen in planning this event. We are equally excited over the upcoming collaboration between our BBQ team and the professionals at Moe’s Original BBQ, as well as the (pending) additional vendors. Can’t wait to see y’all in the shed.
History of the Druids
In 1980, John C. Sullivan, Jr. decided that the city of Montgomery, needed more trees in its public parks. With this desire in mind to beautify his town, he decided to create a volunteer corps of interested friends to anonymously donate and secretly plant a tree or two each year in the city. John decided to name this group The Druids Society, in reference to the ancient Celtic group known for their love of nature and specifically their connection with the Oak tree, his favorite tree. "The Druids" gathered for around 15 years with the prideful goal of tree-planting and frivolity; more than ten city parks benefited from this benevolence. With each year the trees grow older and more ingrained into the landscape of Montgomery. The select few that were privileged to be a part of this organization are still able to pass these inconspicuous, yet beautiful, trees and cherish the memories created by each one planted. John has since passed, but his spirit of benevolence lives on in his son, John C. Sullivan, III, who has teamed up with his closest friends to revive "The Druids" and give back to his city.