Commemorative Weekend 2010
Bicentennial Countdown - Mark your calendars!
2010 - Sept. 10-12
[2011 - Sept. 9-11] [2012- Sept. 7-9]
[2013 - Sept. 13-15] [2014 Sept. 12-14]
Please e-mail us if you are interested in joining our local merry militia.
We need many good people to help us build this event.
If you’d like to volunteer, please email bopvolunteer@yahoo.com.
No experience necessary, just like many of the Defenders of Plattsburgh!
Re-enactors on land and water bring the decisive battle to life.
Local author and historian Keith Herkalo narrates the sequence of events and the drama of the famous battle.
Authentic 1814 Encampment
At the Kent-Delord House Museum authentic encampment, visitors can see how soldiers and their families really lived in 1814. Just a few steps way, re-enactments take place on land and water, at the mouth of the Saranac River overlooking Plattsburgh Bay, the site of the 1814 battle.
Special Events
Five memorials are scheduled to pay tribute to the sailors and soldiers on both sides who fought and died for their countries.
Historic lectures explain the vital role Plattsburgh played at the end of the War of 1812.
The Israel Green Tavern offers delicious period food and drink and continuous entertainment.
Concerts
Last year’s outdoor concert on the steps of City Hall with award winning Kris Delmhorst and Jeffrey Foucault was followed by a superb concert by the men and women of United States Navy Band and a spectacular half hour of fireworks.
Band Concerts
Among the numerous concerts presented during the commemoration week are: the U.S. Navy Northeast Cememonial and Concert Band and Her Majesty’s Royal Marine Band of Cobourg, Ontario
Both bands have captured the hearts of Plattsburgh, inspiring many standing ovations for the versatility and quality of their music.
On Saturday and Sunday, fife and drum as well as pipe and drum units played in various venues throughout the downtown area.
The Macomb Ball
A fancy period dress English Country Dance with live music by the delightful young Canadian string trio, Arcanson.
Parade
This old fashioned parade has become one of the largest events associated with the Battle of Plattsburgh and the history of the area. With over sixty units, the marching bands included the U.S. Navy Band Northeast, Her Majesty’s Royal Marine Band of Cobourg, Ontario, The Spirit of Scotland Pipes & Drums, Peru Central School Marching Band, the Sailing Masters of 1812 Fife & Drum Corps, Police Pipes & Drums of Plattsburgh, Green Mountain Fife & Drum Corps and the Seth Warner Fife & Drum Corps. Immediately following the parade, the massed bands performed a Beat Retreat; a musical, spine tingling finale of pomp and ceremony.
Join the Kids’ Militia! General Macomb needs you!
Trinity Park - a place where kids of all ages play marbles, horse shoes, Game of Graces, whimmy diddle and other old fashioned games. The Kids’ Parade, immediately followed the Kids’ Muster and that was followed by the High Peaks Juggler’s interactive comedy show.
Poster Contest
Fourth graders from Clinton and Essex counties are invited to participate in the 13th Annual Poster Contest. U.S. Savings bonds provided by TD Banknorth go to the three top winners. The first place winner’s design appears on all the Admission Buttons.
What a bargain!
A $10 Admission Button admits bearers to all museums and events. Children under 18 years old are free. Admission Buttons were on sale in June for $8.00. After August 31, the price was $10.00.
T-shirts are still available for $15 and are for sale at: the History Shoppe, BOPA, 31 Washington Road, Plattsburgh, New York.
For more information call Kit Booth @ 518-563-4375.
