Colonel George Watson Pratt Heritage Day
At the Zadock Pratt Museum on Saturday August 29th 11 am - 5 pm
Rte 23, Main Street Prattsville, NY
518-299-3395
Union Encampment and Military Drills on the Village Green by the 120th New York Volunteers
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Music Programs throughout the day with the Roxbury Brass Ensemble, Jerry Silverman, musicologist, folk singer
and author of "NewYork Sings 400 Years of the Empire State in Song." Special afternoon concert "Abraham Lincoln in Song" featuring the highly acclaimed 77th New York Regimental Balladeers at the Reformed Durch
Church.
Meet and greet Abraham Lincoln in front of the Museum and hear him deliver his "Gettysburg Address".
Say hello to the museum's "Pocket Lady"
Admission FREE
"Hardtack & Home Front Recollections: Greene County During the Civil War", New Exhibit Opening in honor of Col. George W. Pratt, 20th NYS Militia and upcoming sesquicentennial on the secod floor of the museum. Learn about the life, times and patriotism of Col. Pratt, the Role of Women during the war, how African American Soldiers fought for their liberty and freedom and see military memorabilia and historical art work.
