10th American Heritage Living History Day
A Day to Commemorate Our American Heritage!
Held at The Somers Middle School
Thursday May 25th Rain or Shine
As a Guest – Join us in the Library Reception at 7:45 followed by our Opening Ceremony at 8:30 to 9:15
Sponsors: Living History Ed. Foundation, SMS PTA, Somers Lions Club, and Somers Historical Society
Schedule: Library Reception: 7:45 – 8:20 / Opening Ceremonies: 8:30 – 9:15 / Student Programs: 9:20 – 3:00
A Day To Honor America and Our Community Volunteers as present a timeline of 17th through 20th Century living historians to bring history alive and honor our volunteers and protective services!
Featured events and demonstrations include:
SMS Performers: Star Fife and Drum Corp – Scout Color Guard – SMS Chorus
Life of the American Soldier: French & Indian War – Revolution War – Civil War – WWI & WWII
Early American Life: Cooking – Crafts – Games – Medicine – Textiles – Cooper – Blacksmith & more
Portrayal of historic figures in American history & demonstrations of historic material culture
Living History Talks and Demonstrations
American War Veterans – VFW – American Legion – Navy – Army – Coast Guard – Submarine Veterans and Active Service
Community Volunteers: BOE – Somers Police Dept. – Somers Fire Dept. – EMT – State Police – PTA
Somers Historical Society – SEF – Somers Lions Club – Rotary – Habitat for Humanity – Daughters of the Revolution – GAR – Yorktown Historical Society – Town Officials and Invited Guests
Park in east lot, enter through old main front lawn entrance into the library