PLATTSBURGH — Following the 25th annual Battle of Plattsburgh Commemmoration that took place last year, the festivities are back again this week to celebrate the historic battle that took place on Plattsburgh’s shores 212 years ago.
The 1814 Commemoration Inc. was created in 1998 by a dedicated group of longtime Battle of Plattsburgh volunteers dedicated to commemorating the Battle of Plattsburgh which took place September 11, 1814.
The battle marked a pivotal point in the war, defending against and preventing a major British push into the United States from Canada.
The key element of the battle was the victory on Lake Champlain mastered by Commodore Thomas Macdonough.
Macdonough brilliantly laid a trap for the experienced British fleet and convincingly knocked them out in Plattsburgh Bay on Sept. 11, 1814.
Each year, organizers with 1814 Commemoration, Inc. organize the Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration to highlight and recall that era with re-enactments, music and other festivities.
The remaining 2024 Commemoration schedule is as follows. For more information, visit 1814inc.com.
Saturday, September 14
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Cannonball Run — 5K/1 mile Run/Walk, Y on the Oval, 52 US Oval, Plattsburgh
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Farmer’s Market Entrance at Bridge & Green Streets, Plattsburgh
10 a.m. — Battle of Plattsburgh Artisan Market -Front lawn Strand Center Brinkerhoff St., Plattsburgh
10 a.m. — Police Pipes & Drums of Plattsburgh Open the Event performing in Trinity Park and various locations in the event area.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — 1814 Reenactor Enca.m.p.m.ent 19th Century Trades & Military Equip.m.ent Demonstrations — Kent Delord House Museum grounds
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Exhibits in City Hall – 2nd floor – Anchor, Murals, USS Henley display Self-Guided Tour- (maps at location)
10 a.m. – 07 p.m. — Information Booth/Souvenirs — City Hall Place
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Food Court & Exhibits – Trinity Park
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Children’s Old Time Village Fair – Macdonough Monument grounds — Chateau Ra.m.ezay Museum Guides from Montreal, Alice T. Miner Museum, Point Au Roche State Park Nature Study, Bookburgh Books, Journey into Reading, Face Painting
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Monument Challenge – Thomas Macdonough Monument (closed during the parade)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Kids’ Games – City Hall lawn (Kids’ Muster & Parade starts at Noon)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Museums — Downtown & Old Base Museum Campus & Chazy
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Old Post Cemetery – Self Guided Tour- (maps at location)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Champlain Valley a.m.ateur Radio-Trinity Park
10 a.m. – Noon — History Talks — Trinity Church across from Trinity Park-THREE (3) Thirty-minute talks w/Q&A. Topics: CAPTAIN DOWNIE, THE CONFIANCE ANCHOR, BENJAMIN MOOERS
10:30 a.m. — Sailing Masters of 1812 – In front of Macdonough Monument
11 a.m. — Celebrity Bed Race Regatta – City Hall Place & Lower Court St
11:30 a.m. — English Tea -Trinity Church
Noon – 12:30 p.m. — Kids Muster & Parade – City Hall Place
12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. — Entertainment- In Front of City Hall — Champlain Valley Irish Dance
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Parade – Theme “Ships, Boats & Buggies” Cumberland Ave, City Hall Place to Durkee Street
2 p.m. – 9 p.m. — “The Tavern” – Enjoy an Adult Beverage Trinity Park tent
2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. — Entertainment- In Front of City Hall, Norwood Brass Firemen’s Band
3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Beat Retreat – Bands play in front of City Hall
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Music/Entertainment –Trinity Park — Zip City
3:30 p.m. — English Tea -Trinity Church
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. — Macomb Ball, English Country Dancing – Trinity Park — Israel Green’s Place. No dancing experience is necessary. (Event button required for dancers.)
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. — Concert- “Broken Hearted” — Tom Petty Tribute Strand Theatre, Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh FREE ADMISSION with your Event Button
Sunday, September 15
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Museums — Downtown & Old Base Museum Campus & Chazy
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Old Post Cemetery – Self-Guided Tour — (maps at location)
10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. — Tour Chazy New York In1812 – start at Alice T. Miner Museum
10:50 a.m. — Bagpipes- In Trinity Park to open the Day’s Events
11 a.m. – Noon — Music/Entertainment – Trinity Park- Israel Green’s Place. US Army Band 10th Mountain Division
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Champlain Valley Irish Dance Workshop City Hall Stage
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — 1814 Reenactor Encampment 19th Century Trades & Military Equipment Demonstrations — Kent Delord House
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Information Booth/Souvenirs – City Hall Place
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — North Country Classic Cars — Lower City Hall Place
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Food Court & Exhibits – Trinity Park
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Children’s Old Time Village Fair – Macdonough Monument grounds — Chateau Ramezay Museum Guides from Montreal, Alice T. Miner Museum, Point Au Roche State Park Nature Study, Bookburgh Books, Journey into Reading, Face Painting
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Monument Challenge – Thomas Macdonough Monument
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Kids’ Games – City Hall lawn (Kids’ Muster & Parade starts at Noon)
Noon – 2 p.m. — Exhibits in City Hall – 2nd floor – Anchor, Murals, USS Henley display Self-Guided Tour- (maps at location)
1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Plucky Rooster Crowing Contest — City Hall Stage (Prizes courtesy of Champlain Centre Mall)
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. — Music and Entertainment – Trinity Park- Barb Heller & Gretchen Kohler
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. — Plucky Rooster Exhibit- Old Time Village Fair
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. — Fire Engine Pull – City Hall Place
3 p.m. — 50/50 Raffle Winner Drawing