Monday, May 31, 2021 - 5:29 pm
From left are Scott A. Wilson, Volunteer Fort Tribute coordinator and Assemblyman Robert Smullen, 118th District. Photo submitted by Scott Wilson.
Photo - Madrid Fort Smullen
MADRID Assemblyman Robert Smullen, 118th District, visited Fort Tribute recently during the St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum’s first open house.
According to Scott A. Wilson, Volunteer Fort Tribute Coordinator, “We are pleased that he made the trip from his home in Gloversville, NY. We spent some time talking about the project and especially our Medal of Honor monument honoring those from St. Lawrence County who received the medal.”
The Assemblyman retired from the Marine Corps at the rank of Colonel, with 24 years of service and three combat tours to Afghanistan, including participating in Operation Enduring Freedom after the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York. He has also served at the Pentagon as a military strategist and in numerous
North Country Assemblyman Smullen visits Madrid Fort Tribute
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Civil War Roundtable May 22 in Madrid includes tour of Civil War Fort Tribute, Reenactment Weekend preview
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Friday, May 7, 2021 - 6:11 am
UPDATED: This story has been updated to reflect changes in the Annual Spring Exhibition. It was originally set for June 11-13, but will now run June 12-13. There was also a cancellation of the Gathering of the Orange. The gathering has been rescheduled for June 2023.
MADRID The St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum plans a big 2021 with three major events, among several others. The Annual Spring Exhibition will be held June 12 and 13 and will feature the Gathering of the Orange, a national meeting of Allis Chalmers enthusiasts. The Civil War Weekend, held in conjunction with the St. Lawrence County Historical Association, will be at the Museum’s Ft. Tribute July 24 and 25. The Annual Old Fashioned Harvest Days Exhibition will be Sept. 4 and 5. The Heritage Fibers Center and Blacksmith Shop will hold classes. The Pumpkin Patch Party for children will be in October. School groups and others will have special tours, and visitors
MADRID â The trustees of the historic Nevin Memorial Church in Lisbon have donated their church building to the St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum. Preparations are underway to disassemble and move the building to the Museum where it will be reconstructed and restored. The building was built 1855 and closed its doors in 2019.
The church will be relocated at the Museumâs village green. It will be located on its south end, balancing the schoolhouse located at the north, and joining others including the gas station and shoe shop. The village green has been graded and foundations for the church have already been constructed. When completed, the church will be available for public use.