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| Civil War Monument Rededication |
| See President & Mrs. Lincoln!! President Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mrs. Lincoln will be arriving in East Bloomfield to rededicate the impressive Civil War Monument in Elton Park. |
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We are excited to also have General Grant as part of the
event. President Lincoln will visit Grant and the troops in a
recreation of their famous meeting near the end of the Civil
War, just before Lincoln's death.
This will be a historic event involving many stirring
speeches and moving moments.
Over 140 years have passed since the original dedication,
only 3 years after the end of the Civil War.
We hope you, your friends and family and members of the
surrounding towns will attend this important event.
event. President Lincoln will visit Grant and the troops in a
recreation of their famous meeting near the end of the Civil
War, just before Lincoln's death.
This will be a historic event involving many stirring
speeches and moving moments.
Over 140 years have passed since the original dedication,
only 3 years after the end of the Civil War.
We hope you, your friends and family and members of the
surrounding towns will attend this important event.
The day is planned to include many historically accurate events and is an important tribute to the local men that gave their lives for the freedom and unity we enjoy today. Please join us for this important event. Following is a tentative schedule of the day; additions may be made as the event draws closer. The East Bloomfield Congregational Church and the United Methodist Choirs will be singing before the beginning of the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln, under escort of Northern Honor Guard soldiers, will proceed to Elton Park. In the procession will be a fife and drum corps playing important tunes from the era. As in the original dedication, representatives of the War of 1812 will be present. Also joining will be representation of the major wars since the dedication. Follow Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln's arrival by live telegraph updates by men in period Western Union uniforms! See how telegraphs worked and affected communications on the battle fields. Genesee Country Museum will have an exhibit of period games. Join in the fun and see how to walk on stilts and play "in the old fashioned way". The event will begin with several speeches from important dignitaries, local citizens and local church representatives. Civilian women in period dress will sing and President Lincoln will deliver a speech. At the end, a wreath will be laid at the base of the monument by living descendants of the men listed on the monument and/or Mr. Lincoln. A gun salute will follow then Taps will be played. In addition there will be a demonstration by a Tinsmith and Quilting demonstrations. |
| Academy Building |
| Upcoming Event |
| Nearby Vineyards |
| History Days August 8-10th |
| Upcoming Event |
| Elton Park |
| 8 South Ave. East Bloomfield, NY 14443 (585)657-7244 |
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IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
• Please arrive well before 10am.
• Please bring a blanket and/or chairs to sit on.
• Park at the East Bloomfield High School and take one
of the many shuttles the short distance to the park.
• Food and water will be available for purchase.
• Call 657-7244 for more information.
Bus transportation sponsored by:
• Please arrive well before 10am.
• Please bring a blanket and/or chairs to sit on.
• Park at the East Bloomfield High School and take one
of the many shuttles the short distance to the park.
• Food and water will be available for purchase.
• Call 657-7244 for more information.
Bus transportation sponsored by:
| Bob Reader |
| Gary Hooper |
