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Events
Franklin County turns 200 in 2008! Celebrate the county Bicentennial all year long with official and non-official Bicentennial events.
February 9, 2008 — 1:00pm Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Parade
The Franklin County Bicentennial Commission is the official sponsor of the
Winter Carnival Parade. Tim Burpoe, Franklin County Legislator and member of the Bicentennial Commission, is Grand Marshal.
Ceremony and reception commemorating 200 years since the creation of Franklin County.
Listen to the broadcast about the ceremony on North Country Public Radio.
Three babies were born to Franklin County families on this day. Click here to find out more.
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Puppetry Workshop by Open Hand Theater, sponsored by Foothills Art Society (Arsenal Green) |
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9:30pm |
Civil War and War of 1812 Re-enactors' camps open to public (Fairgrounds) |
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Memorial Butterfly Release, Hospice of the North Country (Arsenal Green) |
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Tour of Webster St. Cemetery — DAR (Webster St. Cemetery) |
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12:30pm |
History Tours of First Congregational Church (incl. Underground Railroad tunnel) |
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Parade — Main Street. County-wide participation; town floats; Antique cars; Veterans' groups; marching bands; civic groups; scout groups; historic groups; giant birthday cake float. Pearl St. to Fairgrounds. |
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Bicentennial Ceremony — (main stage). County dignitaries, awards, committee member recognition, historical sketchets, etc.
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4:00pm |
Commemorative Cancellation by U. S. Postal Service.
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5:00pm |
Craft Demonstrations (spinning, sheep-shearing, butter-making, etc.) |
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7:00pm |
Booths open (Food vendors, Historical Groups, Community/Civic Groups, Antique Vehicle display). |
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8:00pm |
Local Entertainment acts (small stage) at fairgrounds (fiddlers, cloggers, local bands, high school music groups, etc). |
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6:00pm |
Children's Activities — at fairgrounds (sack races, hoop races, circle baseball, story time, stilts, marbles, etc). |
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Skirmish/Muster — Civil War re-enactor event. |
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All That Jazz dance performance (main stage). |
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Flag Day Ceremony (main stage). |
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Tug of War Competition. |
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1964 The Tribute Concert (main stage). |
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Closing Ceremonies & Fireworks (main stage) |
June 15, 2008 — Town of Bombay Celebration of its 175th Anniversary
The Franklin County Bicentennial Commission is the official sponsor of the Woodsmen's Days Parade. The theme of the parade is “Celebrating 200 Years in Franklin County.”
July 26, 2008 — Moira Heritage Day
Annual event celebrating the history of the Town of Moira. Entertainment Parade, displays, exhibits, food, entertainment (includes the Oldtimers Band) and camaraderie until 5pm
July 19-20, 2008 1pm-5pm — Brighton History Day
August 3, 2008 — Dickinson Bicentennial Celebration
The Town of Dickinson also celebrates 200 years in 2008! Dickinson was officially created in 1808 (although established in 1809) and will celebrate with a parade, historical displays and a chicken BBQ. Contact Historian Jean Jesmer at: (518) 529-7350.
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals will be in session in Franklin County on Sept. 12 in honor or our bicentennial year.
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