On July 1, the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Oswego Town Historian George R. DeMass will officiate at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Oswego County 147th monument in Gettysburg.
The 147th New York volunteers, Oswego County’s own, was heavily engaged in the three-day battle.
The monument is located by the railroad cut on Buford Ave. in the village.
The ceremony is set for 11 a.m.
DeMass particiapted in a similar ceremony 50 years ago as part of the Oswego County Civil War Centennial Commitee chaired by Francis T. Riley.
For more information please call 315-420-0000.
