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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!
Saturday, September 14, 2024
09:00 am – 02:00 pm Cannonball Run - 5K/1 mile Run/Walk, Y on the Oval, 52 US Oval, Plattsburgh
09:00 am – 02:00 pm Farmer’s Market Entrance at Bridge & Green Streets, Plattsburgh
10:00 am Battle of Plattsburgh Artisan Market -Front lawn Strand Center Brinkerhoff St., Plattsburgh
10:00 am Police Pipes & Drums of Plattsburgh Open the Event performing in Trinity Park and various locations in the event area.
10:00 am – 04:00 pm 1814 Reenactor Encampment 19th Century Trades & Military Equipment Demonstrations - Kent Delord House Museum grounds
10:00 am – 01:00 pm Exhibits in City Hall – 2nd floor – Anchor, Murals, USS Henley display Self-Guided Tour- (maps at location)
10:00 am – 07:00 pm Information Booth/Souvenirs - City Hall Place
10:00 am – 09:00 pm Food Court & Exhibits – Trinity Park
10:00 am – 04:00 pm Children’s Old Time Village Fair – Macdonough Monument grounds - Chateau Ramezay Museum Guides from Montreal, Alice T. Miner Museum, Point Au Roche State Park Nature Study, Bookburgh Books, Journey into Reading, Face Painting
10:00 am – 04:00 pm Monument Challenge – Thomas Macdonough Monument (closed during the parade)
10:00 am – 04:00 pm Kids’ Games – City Hall lawn (Kids’ Muster & Parade starts at 12:00 pm)
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)
10:00 am – 04:00 pm Champlain Valley Amateur Radio-Trinity Park
10:00 am– 12:00 pm History Talks - Trinity Church across from Trinity Park-THREE (3) Thirty-minute talks w/Q&A. Topics: CAPTAIN DOWNIE, THE CONFIANCE ANCHOR, BENJAMIN MOOERS
10:30 am Sailing Masters of 1812 – In front of Macdonough Monument
11:00 am Celebrity Bed Race Regatta – City Hall Place & Lower Court St
11:30 am English Tea -Trinity Church
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Kids Muster & Parade – City Hall Place
12:30 pm – 01:00 pm Entertainment- In Front of City Hall - Champlain Valley Irish Dance
01:00 pm – 02:30 pm Parade – Theme “Ships, Boats & Buggies” Cumberland Ave, City Hall Place to Durkee Street
02:00 pm – 09:00 pm “The Tavern” – Enjoy an Adult Beverage Trinity Park tent
02:30 pm – 03:00 pm Entertainment- In Front of City Hall, Norwood Brass Firemen’s Band
03:00 pm – 03:30 pm Beat Retreat – Bands play in front of City Hall
03:30 pm – 05:30 pm Music/Entertainment –Trinity Park - Zip City
03:30 pm English Tea -Trinity Church
07:00 pm – 10:00 pm Macomb Ball, English Country Dancing – Trinity Park - Israel Green’s Place. No dancing experience is necessary. (Event button required for dancers.)
07:00 pm – 09:00 pm Concert- “Broken Hearted” - Tom Petty Tribute Strand Theatre, Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh FREE ADMISSION with your Event Button
