Town Historian

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: JERRY BATES

PHONE: (518) 562-6887

Email: historian@townofplattsburgh.org

Town of Plattsburgh Heritage Day, Saturday, May 19 at Town Hall

The Town of Plattsburgh invites the public to its Heritage Day on May 19 at the Town Hall celebrating 227 years of the unique events and personalities that have changed the Town. Outstanding local historians will provide displays and a fascinating take on events, people and places in our town. Participants are invited to bring ancestor stories, old photos and relics to share.

Food and drinks will be available.

The Town Hall is located at 151 Banker Road opposite the west end of Tom Miller Road.

Event Schedule Saturday, May 19

9:00 AM David Glenn, prominent local historian - early settlement through 1805

9:30 Keith Herkalo, President, Battle of Plattsburgh Assoc. - War of 1812 comes to Town

9:55 John Krueger – President, Kent Delord House Museum - the life, social and business issues our early citizens faced in the 1800’s,

10:20 Donald Papson: President, North Country Underground Railroad Historical Museum - how Plattsburgh dealt with slavery and freedom,

10:45 Bill Glidden - Deputy Town Historian - the civil war’s impact on the town;

11:10 Jerry Bates: - Town Historian - Progress through the 20^th century

11:30 Arthur L. LeFevre – former Town Supervisor. 1968-1995  and

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