Join us for a special 250th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Valcour, honoring the people, history and legacy of this pivotal Revolutionary War battle on Lake Champlain.
Enjoy patriotic music as the final day of the Signature Weekend begins. Following opening remarks, the Saranac Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will hold the 131st Commemoration Ceremony of the Battle of Valcour Island, followed by a live reenactment of the battle on Cumberland Bay, narrated by Dr. John Krueger.
Bring a chair and join us for this special day of history and remembrance!
Welcoming Music by U.S. Navy Band
Commemorative Ceremony Begins
- Welcoming Statement – Geri Favreau, President, CCHA & Chair, America250
- Master of Ceremonies – John Krueger
- Opening Remarks – Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
- Processional & Posting of the Colors – U.S. Navy Band & American Legion Post 1619
- Pledge of Allegiance – Local members of Scouting America
- The American’s Creed – DAR
- National Anthem – U.S. Navy Band
- Invocation – Stan Ransom, SAR Chaplain
- Greetings & Commendations – Special Invited Guests
- Laying of the Wreaths – Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Noel Stewart, and DAR
- Rifle Volley – American Legion Posts 1619 & 920
- Saranac Chapter Award – DAR
- “The Battle of Valcour Bay” – Written and performed by Stan Ransom, The Connecticut Peddler
Battle of Valcour Island Reenactment
Experience a reenactment of the Battle of Valcour Island on Cumberland Bay, Lake Champlain, narrated by John Krueger.
Closing Ceremony
Following the reenactment:
- “God Bless America” – Cathie Davenport, DAR
- 23rd Psalm – Deborah Gifford, DAR
- Benediction – Cathie Davenport, DAR Chaplain
- Retiring of the Colors & Taps – American Legion Post 1619
- Concluding Remarks – John Krueger
Come commemorate 250 years since the Battle of Valcour Island and experience the history of Lake Champlain brought to life.
Bring a chair!
