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Ceremonial Flag Raising and Bicentennial Time Capsule Burial

By Holland Land Office
Event Date and Time
2015-05-16T11:00:00 - 2015-05-16T14:00:00

This Saturday, May 16th, the Holland Land Office Museum and the Batavia International Peace Garden are celebrating a joint event! The Peace Garden's annual flag raising will take place at 11:00 am with speaker State Assemblyman Steve Hawley and the St. Joseph's Brass Ensemble providing patriotic music.

At 1:00 pm, the Holland Land Office Museum will be burying its Bicentennial Time Capsule and keynote speakers include Genesee County historian Michael J. Eula and City of Batavia historian Larry Barnes.

Members of the Genesee County War of 1812 Militia will be present, along with other costumed re-enactors. Hot dogs will be available, and both the Holland Land Office Museum and the Peace Garden will be open to the public.

Come on out for an afternoon of history, music, food, and fun!

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