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Alaska Governor Sarah Palin Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Alaska’s Statehood in Parade and Celebration at Seward House Museum, June 6
Auburn, NY– June 3, 2009–The first annual Founder’s Day event will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2009 and feature special guest Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin. Founder’s Day celebrates the founding of the City of Auburn and some of its most influential citizens. For 2009, the City will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the statehood of Alaska. The City has always enjoyed a special connection with our 49th state due to the instrumental role that William H. Seward, one of Auburn’s most famous native sons, played in the United States’ purchase of the Alaska territory.
The schedule of events is as follows: 11:00 a.m.–Parade through downtown Auburn with Governor Palin 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.–Public Addresses on the steps of City Hall featuring guest speaker Governor Sarah Palin 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. –“Seward Salutes Alaska” garden party at Seward House Museum. Special guest, Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, to make remarks
For more details on the parade route and timing, please go to:http://ci.auburn.ny.us/Public_Documents/index
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About the William H. Seward House Museum:
The Seward House Museum (www.sewardhouse.org), located in Auburn, NY, offers a unique glimpse into the exciting life and times of William Seward and his family.A registered National Historic Landmark, the elegant Seward House Museum contains original furniture, extensive art collections, household items, decorative arts, documents and photographs dating from as early as 1816.
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Foodies will delight in the fresh produce here in the Finger Lakes! Our restaurants get the pick of fruits and vegetables grown at nearby farms: tomatoes still warm from the garden, sweet strawberries, corn so good you can skip the salt and butter -- and much more. Our restaurants and farm markets update these seasonal delights daily depending on what's ripe. Click here for more info.
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