Minerva Teddy Roosevelt Celebration
Saturday, September 16th
10am - 4pm
Minerva Historical Museum Open- This years theme is "Grandpa's Tools". Come see the displays, enjoy a Social on the lawn. Get a T.R. Postal Cancellation, and hear story teller, Shirley McFerson, tell Ghost Stories of the Adirondacks at 10:30am.
10am & 2pm - Nature Walks at Aiden Lair
Enjoy an Outdoor Adventure as Teddy did by taking a hike in the woods, Guides:
Bob Morrison, Grandson, and Mike Nardacci. Great Grandson of Mike Cronin
who was the driver on the final leg of T.R.'s trip to the North Creek Train Station.
Refreshments available.
10am & 2pm
HAY RIDES LEAVING FROM LEBAR'S MORNING SIDE CAMPS. Enjoy a scenic ride on some of the country roads of the Adirondacks. Contact: Frank & Sandy LeBar. (518) 251-2694.
2pm - 4:30pm
PANT, PEDAL & PADDLE CONTEST at Olmstedville Dam.
Experience the "Wilds" of the Adirondacks by joining this event sponsored by the Minerva Boy Scouts. Contact: Mike Corey (518) 251-5060.
3pm - 4:30pm
AIRBOURNE JUGGLERS AT THE MINERVA CENTRAL SCHOOL- Fun for the Young and Young at Heart.
4:30pm - 7pm
SMORGASBORD DINNER AT MINERVA CENTRAL SCHOOL
Sponsored by the Minerva Service Organization. Come and enjoy the meal Teddy didn't have! Adults: $7 and Children under 12 $3.50. Contact Anne Allen (518) 251-2946. Relax with music during your dinner provided by Al Rogers.
Minerva Teddy Roosevelt Celebration
Sunday, September 17th
9:30AM
ECUMENICAL SERVICE- in the upper level Minerva Town Hall
10AM - 2PM
MINERVA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM OPEN - Theme "Grandpa's Tools".
10AM - 1PM
BRUNCH - Lower level Town Hall. Sponsored by the MCS PTSA.
10AM - 2PM
COMMUNITY EVENTS, ARTISANS, DISPLAYS & FOOD - Minerva Town Hall Lawn. Photo shoot with Teddy Roosevelt. Food available by the Minerva Girl Scouts & the Minerva Central School Alumni Association.
11AM & 1 PM
SLIDE SHOW - TEDDY ROOSEVELTS MIDNIGHT RIDE - Relive Teddy's Mindnight Ride from Newcomb to the North Creek Train Station in slides. Narrated by Mike Nardacci.
2PM
VINTAGE CAR CAVALCADE - Leaving Minerva to the Historic North Creek Train Station, descendants of drivers & guides of T.R.'s famous trip, dignataries . Registration to have your vehicle in the parade by Sunday, Sept 10th. Contact Nancy Shaw 251-3069 or Nancy Booth 251-436.