Farewell Reception - Living History & Monument Dedication

The Farewell Reception for the "True Valor at Gettysburg" monument dedication strikes a balance of continuity with the day's activities, music and contemplation of heart. This reception will round out the sentiment of remembrance, gratitude and better understanding.

Reception to be held at the Lyons Elks Lodge #869 , adjacent to Lyons Central Park where the monument is located.

AGENDA

5:00pm Doors Open & Cash Bar

5:30pm - 6:00pm Appetizers

5:30pm Live Music with LaMay & Reese and the 315ers.

6:00pm Welcome & Dinner Served (Buffet)

6:30pm Local History Highlights: TBD

7:00pm Keynote Speaker: Martin Husk, Civil War Historian and Author of "The 111th New York Volunteer Infantry: a Civil War History"

7:45pm Closing Commentary

8:00 pm Final Music Set

Parking on the street or free public parking is available on Water St. 2 blocks from the venue.

Members are Free. Non-members are $10/person at the door. Donations Accepted.

Must RSVP for this event. Space limited.

Overnight accommodations available Fri. Aug. 21 to Sun. Aug. 23 at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham, 434 East Union Street, Newark NY 14513. Group Name: Wayne County Historical Society 2026. Use Booking Link  or Call Reservations at 315-359-9181

Reservations must be made by July 31.

Martin Husk, Author of "The 111th New York Volunteer Infantry: A Civil War History" which is a complete history of the unit with mention of  many of the men who served under its banner.

He will tell the story of the 111th from just after Gettysburg to the end of the war with a focus on the Battle of the Wilderness.

Please read the Bulletin for more information- https://www.waynehistory.org/post/wayne-county-museum-bulletin-news