Past Events - Historic Marker Unveiling

Everett Holmes New York State Historic Marker Dedication

Saturday, September 28th, 2019 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Bridgewater Historical Society, 9685 Hwy 20, Bridgewater, NY 13313

A dedication ceremony will be held for a historic roadside marker commemorating Everett Holmes, one of New York State's first African-American mayors.

Trevose Manor – “Growden” National Register Marker Dedication

Saturday, September 28th, 2019 10:00am to 1:00pm
Growden Mansion, 5408 Neshaminy Valley Blvd. Bensalem, PA 19020

A dedication ceremony will be held for a National Register roadside marker commemorating Trevose Manor, also known as Growden Mansion.

Erie Canal Flight of Five Phase II Dedication Ceremony

Saturday, September 28th, 2019 8:30am to 5:00pm
Lockport Locks, 210 Market St, Lockport, NY 14094

The Lockport Locks Heritage District Corporation and the City of Lockport will host a celebration for the completion of Phase II of the Flight of Five Rehabilitation Project in Lockport, N.Y.

Cooke-Dorn House Ohio Historical Marker Dedication

Friday, September 27th, 2019 11:00am to 12:00pm
Cooke-Dorn House, 1415 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870

The Old House Guild of Sandusky and Ohio History Connection will host a dedication for a new Ohio Historical Marker commemorating the Cooke-Dorn House and the legacy of Eleutheros Cooke (1787-1864).

Freight House New York State Historic Marker Dedication

Thursday, September 26th, 2019 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Oswego & Syracuse Railroad freight house, 220 W 2nd St, Oswego, NY 13126

The Heritage Foundation of Oswego County will host a dedication ceremony for a marker commemorating the historic Oswego & Syracuse Railroad freight house.

Locktender’s House Historic Transportation Canal Marker Dedication

Saturday, September 21st, 2019 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Lock 51 Locktender's House, N Chappell St., Jordan, NY 13080

The Village of Jordan will host a dedication for a historic transportation canal marker commemorating one of the Erie Canal's only remaining locktender houses.

Conjure Doctor Legends & Lore Marker Dedication

Friday, September 20th, 2019 11:00am to 12:30pm
William Rea Museum, 407 Williams St., Murfreesboro, NC 27855

The Murfreesboro Historical Association will host a dedication ceremony for a new Legends & Lore marker recognizing the Conjure Doctor in Murfreesboro, N.C.

John Gillett New York State Historic Marker Dedication

Sunday, September 15th, 2019 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Homer, NY, 6505 Cold Brook Rd, Homer, NY 13077

The Cortland County Historical Society will host a dedication ceremony for a historic roadside marker commemorating John Gillett, a Revolutionary War veteran.

Charles W. Follis Ohio Historical Marker Dedication

Friday, September 13th, 2019 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Wooster High School, 515 Oldham Road, Wooster, OH 44691

The Wayne County Convention and Visitors Bureau will dedicate a new Ohio Historical Marker commemorating Charles W. Follis, the first African-American professional football player.

Alderson Lion Legends & Lore Marker Dedication

Thursday, September 12th, 2019 11:00am to 12:00pm
Alderson Visitors Center Overlook, 1447 E Riverview Ave, Alderson, WV 24910

Alderson Main Street, Inc. and the Town of Alderson will host a dedication ceremony for a new Legends & Lore marker recognizing the legend of "French," also known as the Alderson Lion.