The Peru Gazette

2^nd floor Lobby/Veranda of the George Moore Building October 11^th at 4:30-5:30pm

(Plattsburgh) October 11^th marks the 240^th Anniversary of the Battle of Valcour, one of the first naval battles of the American Revolution, fought between the shores of Valcour Island and New York State. A commemoration of this event will be held at the Clinton Community College, 2^nd Floor Lobby/Veranda of the George Moore Building from 4:30 to 5:30 pm on October 11^th, hosted by the Saranac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Valcour Battle Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and Clinton Community College. Kyle Page, CCC Professor and local historian, will speak on “The Battle of Valcour: The People Who Were There”. Music is provided by Cathy Davenport, Bill Long and the Police Pipes and Drums. Special guests include Plattsburgh Mayor James Calnon and DAR State District IV Director Margaret Scuderi. Colors will be posted by the American Legion Post 20 Honor Guard and the cannonade by Craig Russell of the Valcour Battle Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. This is the 121^st year that the event has been coordinated by the DAR. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

For more information contact:

Diane Parmeter, Event Coordinator and Vice Regent of the DAR – 518-562-4166, Diane.Parmeter@clinton.edu

Helen Nerska, DAR Secretary, 513-582-7246, allenhomestead@gmail.com