BHA Speaker Series: Albany Plans for America's 250th Anniversary

Albany Plans for America's 250th Anniversary

Please note:

• Registration is optional, but is advised due to limited seating.
   
  • Registered patrons will have a seat.
     
  • Waitlisted patrons are invited to use standing room.
     
  • Walk-ins will be admitted if space allows
     
• Doors open at 6:30pm. Presentation begins at 7pm. 

Description of the Program: July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of the USA. To prepare for this historical milestone, Albany County created a commission to plan the county’s celebration. Commission Chairman Jeff Perlee will discuss the work of putting together the Albany County Rev250 Commission and Albany County’s efforts to begin the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. He will also share how interested citizens and local historical associations can get involved and stay informed during the early planning stages.

Speaker Bio: Jeff Perlee represents the 31st Legislative District, which includes Altamont, Guilderland Center, Knox, and East Berne. He and his family have lived in the Altamont area for many generations.

About This Series: The Town of Bethlehem Historical Association (BHA) has been incorporated as a not-for-profit membership organization since 1965. Along with upkeep of collections and exhibits at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum at 1003 River Rd. Selkirk, the BHA is pleased to continue its long tradition of presenting fall and spring series of talks by distinguished local speakers on a variety of topics designed to stimulate an appreciation of our historic heritage. This series of historical talks is presented through a partnership with the Town of Bethlehem Historical Association.

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*** We cannot hold two seats for one registration ***