The 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, a magnificent 63-foot-tall Norway Spruce, has been harvested from the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia.
To transport this festive symbol of the season, a special edition Kenworth T680 truck, celebrating Kenworth’s 100th anniversary, has been adorned with a custom graphics wrap. It will soon embark on a journey to bring the tree to its final destination on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building.
The highly-anticipated Capitol Christmas Tree Tour commenced on November 4 in Elkins, West Virginia, where the Monongahela National Forest is based. The journey will conclude on November 17, when the tree, named “wa’feem’tekwi” by the Shawnee Tribe, is delivered to its destination. This name, meaning “bright tree” in the Shawnee language, is pronounced as ‘wa thame tech we.”
Under the theme “Endlessly Wild & Wonderful,” this year’s tour promises awe-inspiring sights. The truck itself proudly displays the U.S. Capitol Building, a scenic sunset over the forest, and most importantly, the iconic U.S. Capitol Christmas tree. This magnificent display is sure to captivate and spread holiday cheer.
Werner Enterprises has been chosen as the exclusive carrier for the 2023 tour. With skilled drivers Jesus Davila and Tim Dean at the helm of the T680 Signature Edition truck, this tour promises to be a fantastic experience.
The full 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour is:
- Nov. 4: Elkins Depot Welcome Center, Elkins, West Virginia
- Nov. 5: Downtown Summersville, Summersville, West Virginia
- Nov. 6: Mitchell Chevrolet, Marlinton, West Virginia
- Nov. 7: Tamarack Marketplace, West Virginia
- Nov. 8: High Lawn Elementary School, Huntington, West Virginia
- Nov. 9: White Palace at Wheeling Park, Wheeling, West Virginia
- Nov. 10: 84 Lumber, Morgantown, West Virginia
- Nov. 11: Mylan Park (a.m. event) and West Virginia University (p.m. event), Morgantown, West Virginia
- Nov. 12: Swilled Dog/Raymond’s Gymnastic Center, Upper Tract, West Virginia
- Nov. 13: Davis Yard, Davis, West Virginia
- Nov. 14: WV Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, Romney, West Virginia
- Nov. 15: Harpers Ferry Job Corps Center, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
- Nov. 17: Delivery to West Lawn, U.S. Capitol Building, Washington D.C.
Source: CCJ Digital
Photos: Kenworth, Werner
