Speaking of historic Oakwood Cemetery, I forgot to mention the upcoming Renaissance Fest and Medieval Concert that will be held on Saturday, June 16th.
The cemetery's Oakwood Avenue entrance will be transformed in time as the grounds play host to a Renaissance Fair...The day will begin with a Renaissance Fest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. With the historic Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel as a backdrop, enjoy jousting matches between knights in shinging armor, games reconfigured to the 17th century, period costumes and craft, art and food vendors.
This is a first-time fair at Oakwood as well as a fun-filled and educational fundraiser for the continuing restoration of the chapel. Cost is $8/adult, $5/child under 12, and free for children under 5. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This event will be cancelled by heavy rain only.
Following the Renaissance Fair, find a seat inside the Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel for a concert by Adirondack Baroque Consort at 4 p.m. Sitting between Tiffany windows and beautiful mosaics, listen as the musicians describe individual features of the instruments they play. Children 8 years and older are welcomed. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for 8-18 year olds. Because seating is limited, attendees must call 1-800-556-6273 to register.
Also of note, Oakwood will be conducting a national architectural competition for an internationally-significant memorial at Uncle Sam's gravesite. It "will tell the story of Samuel Wilson's life, and the evolution of the "Uncle Sam" symbol...For additional information (introduction, objectives, fees and application, schedule, design requirements, jury and awards, map and photographs, visit Oakwood's web site.
For additional entertainment options on June 16th, the City of Troy's 4th Annual River Street Festival will also be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Musical acts will include They Might Be Giants, Tally Hall, Stars of Track & Field, Mint and Last November.
Blog readers interested in cemetery history and preservation may also wish to read Rows of New Markers, and Untold Sacrifice by Civil War Soldiers, an article and multimedia presentation by Glenn Collins in today's New York Times. The article describes the remarkable efforts of more than a hundred volunteers in Brooklyn, New York's historic Green-Wood Cemetery to locate graves, research soldiers' lives, and preserve the gravesites. Green-Wood Cemetery is a National Historic Landmark.
The cemetery's Oakwood Avenue entrance will be transformed in time as the grounds play host to a Renaissance Fair...The day will begin with a Renaissance Fest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. With the historic Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel as a backdrop, enjoy jousting matches between knights in shinging armor, games reconfigured to the 17th century, period costumes and craft, art and food vendors.
This is a first-time fair at Oakwood as well as a fun-filled and educational fundraiser for the continuing restoration of the chapel. Cost is $8/adult, $5/child under 12, and free for children under 5. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This event will be cancelled by heavy rain only.
Following the Renaissance Fair, find a seat inside the Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel for a concert by Adirondack Baroque Consort at 4 p.m. Sitting between Tiffany windows and beautiful mosaics, listen as the musicians describe individual features of the instruments they play. Children 8 years and older are welcomed. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for 8-18 year olds. Because seating is limited, attendees must call 1-800-556-6273 to register.
Also of note, Oakwood will be conducting a national architectural competition for an internationally-significant memorial at Uncle Sam's gravesite. It "will tell the story of Samuel Wilson's life, and the evolution of the "Uncle Sam" symbol...For additional information (introduction, objectives, fees and application, schedule, design requirements, jury and awards, map and photographs, visit Oakwood's web site.
For additional entertainment options on June 16th, the City of Troy's 4th Annual River Street Festival will also be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Musical acts will include They Might Be Giants, Tally Hall, Stars of Track & Field, Mint and Last November.
Blog readers interested in cemetery history and preservation may also wish to read Rows of New Markers, and Untold Sacrifice by Civil War Soldiers, an article and multimedia presentation by Glenn Collins in today's New York Times. The article describes the remarkable efforts of more than a hundred volunteers in Brooklyn, New York's historic Green-Wood Cemetery to locate graves, research soldiers' lives, and preserve the gravesites. Green-Wood Cemetery is a National Historic Landmark.
