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Historical Week |
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Historical Week is an over 100 year tradition which commemorates the rich history of the community. "We plan a whole week of events to commemorate America's Most Historic Village," according to Village Historian Kristina Saddlemire. "We have a great partnership made up of the Village and Town of Saratoga Historian along with Turning Point Parade, Old Saratoga Historical Association, National Park Service, Schuylerville Area Chamber of Commerce, Schuylerville Visitors Center, theGenealogy Department at the Schuylerville Public Library and Hudson Crossing Park." The schedule includes: TURNING POINT PARADE FESTIVAL Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3 Kid's Rides, Food, Fireman's Fun Day and Block Dance on Saturday. Music from the Open Bar Band and Fireworks on Sunday. Fort Hardy Park TURNING POINT PARADE Sunday, August 3 (1 pm) Over 100 separate units including marching bands/musical units, fire and rescue, law enforcement, re-enactors and military units past and present. It is a parade with a "small town flavor". Broad Street WALKING TOUR OF GREEN STREET Monday, August 4 (6:30 pm) Join Village of Schuylerville Historian Kristina Saddlemire for a walking tour of Green Street. Learn about 19th century Schuylerville residents. Meet at corner of Burgoyne and Green Street. RESEARCHING YOUR SCHUYLERVILLE AREA ANCESTORS Tuesday, August 5 (1 pm) Get help with research strategy for finding Schuylerville ancestors from Deputy Town Historian and Genealogist Patricia Peck. Schuylerville Public Library. BATTEAU TO BARGE ALONG THE HUDSON Wednesday, August 6 (6:30 pm) Saratoga National Historical Park Ranger Joe Craig will provide and active hands on demonstration of the transportation evolution along the Hudson River from Batteaus to the Champlain Canal Barges. It promises to be a fun, child friendly activity. Schuylerville Visitors Center- Fort Hardy Park MUSIC ON THE HUDSON Thursday, August 7 (7 pm) Enjoy a free concert. Bring your chairs and picnic baskets to the Old Schuylerville Beach or anchor your boat in the Hudson River. Old Schuylerville Beach, Fort Hardy Park. FORT HARDY WALKING TOUR Friday, August 8 (6:30 pm) Join Town Historian and NYS French and Indian War Commissioner Sean Kelleher for a walking tour (about a ½ mile) of Fort Hardy – a French and Indian War fort in Schuylerville. Schuylerville Visitors Center at Fort Hardy Park. HUDSON RIVER CARDBOARD BOAT RACE Saturday, August 9 (starts at 8 am races at 1 pm) Enjoy a free concert. Bring your chairs and picnic baskets to the Old Schuylerville Beach or anchor your boat in the Hudson River. Old Schuylerville Beach, Fort Hardy Park. SPIN TIL YOU DYE Saturday, August 9 (11 am - 3 pm) Rock Day Spinners demonstrate fiber spinning and natural dyeing over an open fire. Schuyler House 18th CENTURY DAY Sunday, August 10 (Noon – 5 pm) Step back in time at the historic Schuyler House! The grounds abound with 18th century activities, including puppet shows, music, oxen cart rides, basket weaving, chair caning, tinsmithing, and more. Schuyler House. |
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