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This Years' Theme: "1814-Ships, Boats & Buggies
1814 Commemoration Inc. returns with an in-person salute to the Champlain Valley's historic War of 1812 battle: The Battle of Plattsburgh.
A number of living history events, like re-enactments, ceremonies, 19th century kids games, live music, history talks, a parade, fireworks, and more will be open to the community.
Attendees can see 19th century trades, like blacksmithing, herbal medicine, candle making, in action; attend a fancy, period-dress ball; enjoy a kid-friendly day of hands-on crafts, face painting and farm animals; sip on a beer brewed specially for the Battle of Plattsburgh; take a guided walking tour to learn the history behind the city streets, and much, much more!
Friday, September 13, 2024
10:00 am – 04:00 pm Museums – Downtown. Old Base Museum Campus & Chazy
10:00 am – 04:00 pm Old Post Cemetery – Self-Guided Tour- (maps at location)
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Tours – Old Base/CCHA Museum Pre-register 518-561-0340
11:00 am – 12: 00 pm Culver Hill Ceremony – Culver Hill Historical Park, Route 22 Beekmantown
12:00 pm 1814 Reenactors Arrive – Kent Delord - House, 17 Cumberland Ave., Plattsburgh (Program starts Saturday)
01:30 pm – 02:00 pm Halsey’s Corners Ceremony – Corner of Halsey Place & Boynton Avenue, Plattsburgh
02:45 pm – 03:00 pm Bagpipes- In Trinity Park to open the Commemoration.
03:00 pm – 04:00 pm Music/Entertainment– Trinity Park – “Stan Ransom (The Connecticut Peddler) and Peter Cadieux”
04:00 pm – 10:00 pm Information Booth/Souvenirs - City Hall Place
04:00 pm – 09:30 pm Food Court & Exhibits – Trinity Park
04:00 pm – 05:30 pm Music/Entertainment– Trinity Park – Israel Green’s Place “Too Tall String Band”
04:30 pm – 09:30 pm “The Tavern” – Enjoy an Adult Beverage in Trinity Park (Restricted Space for Adults Only)
5:30 pm – 06:00 pm Entertainment-City Hall Place Champlain Valley Irish Dance
06:00 pm – 06:30 pm Entertainment-City Hall Stage Area - US Army Band 10th Mountain Division
06:30 pm – 09:15 pm Tribute Concert - City Hall Steps - “Honoring Veterans and Everyday Heroes”
06:30 pm – 06:45 pm Welcome-Tom Donahue, President 1814 Commemoration Inc., and Christopher Rosenquest, Mayor City of Plattsburgh. Recognition of special guests, Honor Flight Veterans, First Responders & all those who protect and serve. National Anthem by Ms. Tally Duell
06:45 pm – 08:45 pm Frankie & the Moonlighters- City Hall Stage - Band Courtesy City of Plattsburgh
08:45 pm – 09:15 pm Entertainment-City Hall Stage Area - US Navy Band Northeast
09:15 pm – 09:30 pm Fireworks “Rockets’ Red Glare” -View from City Hall - Courtesy Eagle’s Nest Veterinary Hospital
