Old Bethpage Village Restoration will commemorate Decoration Day as observed in the 1860’s on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America.
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.
Decoration Day entertainment features a parade and ceremony, historic craft demonstrations, contra dancing, storytelling, and brass band concerts.
Old Bethpage Village Restoration, located at 1303 Round Swamp Road, is situated on 209 acres and the recreated 19th Century village offers a perfect impression of a rural European battlefield when American soldiers took on and defeated the Nazi Third Reich. Living historians in period gear representing a variety of forces will present vintage weapons and offer hands on displays while engaged in tactical exercises.
Old Bethpage Village Restoration is open Wednesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children (5-12), seniors, and volunteer firefighters.
For more information about Old Bethpage Village Restoration, please call: (516) 572-8401.
