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John Paulding 200th Year Commemoration
Location
Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.
Cortlandt Town Hall- 1 Heady Street & Old Van Cortlandtville Cemetery 297 Locust Avenue
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
County: Westchester
Region: Lower Hudson
Date(s)
- September 23, 2018, 2:30PM, Town Hall, then Cemetery
Details
Event Type Historical program in two nearby locations: 1 A talk and dramatization 2 Observance Description John Paulding 200th Year Commemoration 9/23 2:30PM Cortlandt Town Hall, 1 Heady Street, and Old Van Cortlandtville Cemetery, 297 Locust Avenue, Cortlandt Manor 10567 (914)739-4841 or (914)400-9522 band4man@hotmail.com This program will be in two parts. First, at Town Hall, a background talk, then an original dramatization with Q&A on area American Revolutionary War hero, John Paulding. With Isaac Van Wart and David Williams, the plans of Arnold and Andre were thwarted. Such plans would have helped enable the British takeover of West Point in 1780-- to our young nation's peril. Following this will be an observance at Paulding's N.Y.C.-erected monument at the nearby cemetery. Also: The New York Second, dignitaries, readings, salute. Historical societies recognized. All are welcome. Refreshments. Car pooling suggested. Organization Hosting the Event The Old Van Cortlandtville Cemetery Association and Van Cortlandtville Historical SocietyAdditional Information
Additional Equipment Required: No.Event Duration (hours): 1 1/2
No restriction, but supervision advised.
Family Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Yes