Wilton Heritage Museum, 5 Parkhurst Rd. Wilton

We will have a presentation and demonstration of 2 historic muskets. One from the Civil War and one from the Revolutionary era.&nbsp; Andrew Menzie, Director of Historical Interpretation, Fort William Henry will bring and demonstrate his musket. His presentation will focus on the local and regional connections between the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.&nbsp; Local owner of the Revolutionary era musket, Don Weber, will relate the amusing tale of how his family came into possession of this historic treasure.&nbsp; Please join us: 6 pm potluck supper, 7 pm presentation.

Local Event: Historic Muskets

Saratoga County

Wilton

New York

Historic Muskets

We will have a presentation and demonstration of 2 historic muskets. One from the Civil War and one from the Revolutionary...

Diane Matuszewski

Saratoga

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Jay Estate

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University and award-winning Lincoln historian Harold Holzer.
The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
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Jay Medal Soirée

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