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Updated: 1:46 PM Jun 9, 2009
Wabaunsee County Celebrates 150 Years
Wabaunsee County will celebrate it's sesquicentennial on June 6th with a day full of events in Alma, Kan. Posted: 12:53 PM May 27, 2009Reporter: 13 News |
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ALMA, Kan. - Wabaunsee County celebrates it's sesquicentennial Saturday, June 6th.
Highlights of the celebration include: a Native American Ceremonial Smoke Blessing of the Grounds, flag raising, national anthem, Fort Riley Mounted Color Guard, Commemorative Walk following the Underground Railroad, guest speakers, cannon demonstrations by 3rd Kansas Light Artillery Battery "B" Civil War Reenactors, stage entertainment, live music and a street dance!
A food court and craft vendors will also be set up for the event.
Organizers say bring your own lawn chair if you want to sit and enjoy the day around the Wabaunsee County Courthouse in Alma, Kan.
The free fun starts at 9 a.m. and lasts until 11 p.m.
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Posted by: Abby Dechant
Location: Alma
on May 27, 2009 at 01:28 PM
Thanks for the coverage of the Sesqui Celebration! It is going to be a fantastic event with live cannon fire, horse drawn wagon rides, artisits, historians and story tellers. We are still accepting vendor reservations, contact me for the schedule or more information. www.wabaunsee.com Abby Dechant 785-765-4655
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