Living History & Monument Dedication - Closing Keynote Reception
Sat, Aug 22
|Elks Lodge #869 Lyons
AFTER the dedication of "True Valor at Gettysburg," join us that evening for cocktails, dinner and keynote speakers to conclude the celebration and commemoration.
Time & Location
Aug 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Elks Lodge #869 Lyons, 32 Church St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
Guests
About the event
The Closing Reception for the "True Valor at Gettysburg" monument dedication strikes a balance of continuity with the day's events and the poignant local history contained in the day's dedication events.
Reception to be held at the Elks Lodge #869 Lyons, 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
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 near the venue.
Members are Free. Non-members are $10/person at the door.
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.