Friday, May 23, 2008 is the date for the
"Kenneth M. Eaton Living History Day" to be held at the Homer Senior High
School. The public is welcome to attend this day's events, which will be held from
8:20 am-2:25 pm, and will take place on the football practice field, the south parking
lot, and the baseball field.
The event is named in honor of Ken Eaton, the creator, owner, and curator of the Homeville Museum. Ken's wonderful museum and enthusiasm for living history inspired the creation of this celebration. Thank you, Ken Eaton, for teaching us so much about history!
Featuring:
• Live performances on the Showmobile
• Fencing and full combat demonstrations
• Rappelling from the side of the building
• Cannon volleys by the Living History Club
• Lime Hollow Nature Center Exhibit
• Museum of the Earth fossil dig
• Cortland County Historical Society
• 1890 House
• Displays and talks by over 30 presenters
• Antique and vintage trucks, cars and fire equipment
• Museum of Science and Technology (MOST)
• Erie Canal Museum
• Lacrosse stick maker
• Salt Museum
• Skaneateles Historical Society
• Ste. Marie Among the Iroquois
• Exhibit of Francis B. Carpenter paintings
• Cayuga Museum
• Hathaway House
• Military displays, vehicles, veterans and reenactors from the Revolutionary and Civil War periods
• Historical paintings and armor
• Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation
• Four original Francis B. Carpenter paintings on exhibit in the Music Building
Programs, site maps and schedule of performance times will be available at the information table. Extra parking for visitors is also available in the Elks parking lot, Copeland Ave.
For additional information about the day, click the links below:
We cordially invite veterans of all branches of our military
from all eras of service to attend. Please invite any veterans you know to
participate in their special day.
