250th Remsen Remembers

Village wide celebration of the nations 250th anniversary.

July 18th-19th:

Both days - Time—11am-1pm

Remsen Arts Center, 9627 Main St: Remsen Village in Miniature Display and Remsen historical slide show.

Didymus Thomas Library, 9639 Main St: Quilt display, book display on local history, children’s crafts.

Stone Meetnghouse, 9793 Prospect St: Tours and exhibits.

Remsen Depot, 10613 Depot St: Tours and children’s games, Model T and fire truck display (Sat. only), FOOD(TBD).

Village Walking Tour: Explore and discover special places in our community. Brochures available at all touring buildings.

Period Reenactors: Folks dressed in character posted at buildings (Steuben Players or DAR) Saturday, July 18th (At the Arts Center).

Sat July 18th (At the Arts Center):

1-2pm - Cincinnati Creek presents “History Though Song.” Lori Thompson shares original songs that highlight events and people from the Remsen area.

2-3pm - A video presentation on the Iroquois role in the American Revolution by Perry Grounds, an Onondaga Traditional Storyteller and Cultural Educator.

Sunday, July 19th (At the Arts Center):

1pm - Dramatic Reading of the Declaration of Independence from the porch.

1:30pm - Honoring Revolutionary Veterans - Jean Kraeger, President of the R- SHS, will honor local Revolutionary War Veterans. At the conclusion, the audience will stand to respect and honor those who fought for our freedom while a bugle plays taps.

2-3pm Fort Stanwix in the Revolution - Presented by staff from Fort Stanwix National Monument. Discover the geographic importance of the Oneida Carry, how that led to Fort Stanwix being reconstructed, and its overall role in the War. Listen to little-known stories of those who served at the fort and how their contributions to the American Revolution helped to win American independence from England.

3pm - Remsen Community Jazz Band

Refreshments to conclude the event.