Decoration Day at Old Bethpage Village

Sat May 25, 2019 - Sun May 26, 2019
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Repeating every days through May 26, 2019.
10:00am to 4:00pm ET
Age: Any Age
Price: Adults $13, children 5-12 years $8, Children 4 and under free
Location:
Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Old Bethpage Village Restoration commemorates Decoration Day as observed in the 1860s. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration’s annual celebration offers a look at the region’s past, culminating with the village’s commemoration of Decoration Day, as it was observed in the early years of this holiday.

Entertainment includes a parade and ceremony, historic craft demonstrations, storytelling, and brass band concerts. Ceremonies begin at 10am. 

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