March 1, 2007
7:00 pm
Headquarters Library
300 Maiden Lane
Author
David Clary will discuss his book, Adopted Son: Washington, Lafayette,
and the Friendship That Saved the Revolution, published in January by
Bantam. This event, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, is part of
Fayetteville’s celebration of Marquis de Lafayette’s 250th birthday in
2007. For more information, call 483-7727 ext. 210
Clary,
former chief historian of the U.S. Forest Service, is the author of
numerous books and other publications on military and scientific
history.
Friday, March 2
6:00 pm
Airborne & Special Operations Museum Reception
The
public is invited to enjoy a travelogue presented by a contingent of
visitors from Fayetteville’s sister city, St. Avold, France, followed
by a light reception. The museum’s gallery will remain open.
Saturday, March 3
1:00 pm
Cross Creek Cemetery
The Sons of the American Revolution will have a grave-marking for Patriot Isham Blake, Lafayette’s bodyguard at Yorktown.
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Davis Memorial Library
Methodist University
View Davis Library’s collection of historical Lafayette items, including an extensive collection letters written by Lafayette.
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Memorial Day, May 28- HONORING OUR MILITARY HERITAGE & HEROES
The Fayetteville Downtown Alliance will host the 7th annual Glory
Days event on Monday, May 28. This year’s theme is “The Revolutionary
War.” Glory Days, an official event of the Lafayette 250
Celebration, is a family-oriented, fun-filled, day-long celebration
that includes:
■ 7 am-noon: Pancake Breakfast in the Metropolitan Room on Green Street, sponsored by
local Kiwanis International Clubs.
■ 8 am-5 pm: NC State Criterium Championship (aka “NASCAR on Bicycles”) on Hay Street, sponsored by Cross Creek Cycling Club.
■ 8 am-10 am: Apple Pie Contest entries in the Metropolitan Room, sponsored by Armed Forcez Wingz.
■ 9 am-3 pm: Classic Car Cruise-in at the Festival Park Promenade, sponsored by Cape Fear Classics Car and Truck Club.
■ 10 am-3 pm: Revolutionary War Exhibit at the Market House, sponsored by the City of Fayetteville.
■ Book Signing of “A DOCTOR LOOKS AT WAR: My Year in Iraq” by author
Michael C. Hodges, M.D., at City Center Gallery & Books.
■ 11 am: Formal Memorial Day ceremony at Freedom Memorial Park.
■ Noon: Wreath-laying ceremony at the Lafayette Statue in Cross Creek Park, sponsored by the Sons of the American Revolution.
■ 1:00pm: Winners of the apple pie contest announced.
■ 1:05pm: Raffle drawing and bidding on winning apple pies and
auction items will take place in the Metropolitan Room, all to benefit
troops and families. (100% of proceeds from the apple pie contest and
auction will support our troops and their families through Armed Forcez
Wingz, Inc.)
■ 10 am-5 pm: Live Music on stage at The Metropolitan Room.
■
10 am-5 pm: Kids Korner, sponsored by Swampdogs Baseball, will be on
Green Street. Get team autographs and meet mascots “Slider” and “Fungo”!
■ 10 am-5 pm: Carriage Rides, All-American Hot dogs, Homemade Apple Pie, Arts, Crafts, and food vendors galore!
■ 3 pm: Patriotic Art Poster Contest Winners, sponsored by Cumberland County Schools and Lafayette 250.
