Sackets Harbor Battlefield hosts “Hidden History: Lesser-Known Stories”

SACKETS HARBOR, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Sackets Harbor Battlefield Historic Site will host the U.S. Army’s “Hidden History: Lesser-Known Stories” event at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25.

The event will be at the historic Union Hotel building and hosted by Fort Drum Museum Director Kent Bolke. This is an event that is the “perfect program for Memorial Day weekend! Kent’s illustrated talk will feature lesser-known stories in military history through the eyes of minority members.”

This program is during the Smithsonian “Museum on Main Street” traveling exhibition “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” on view from May 18 through June 29. Also on display, “Sackets Harbor in the North Country” exhibit showcases examples of both military and civilian courage and civic duty. This year, NYS Parks celebrates their Centennial and advances the “Our Whole History” initiative. The historic site staff proudly shares this milestone with our audiences.

The Union Hotel building is located at the corner of West Main and Ray Sts. Admission is free.The exhibits are open Mondays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays 10am to 4pm, and Thursday evenings 6-8p.m. For more information 315-646-3634.

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