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A presidential visit

Historical Society celebrates President's Day

Posted Friday, February 19, 2016 4:49 pm

Lincoln talked with Glen, Chris and Matt Percoco.

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Betsy Ross, aka Catherine Dellis, sewed her flag.

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Pagan-Fletcher Characters Abe Lincoln, Susan McKean as Mary Todd Lincoln, Angelo LaCalandra as George Washington, Karen Selah as Martha Washington, Guy Ferrara as General Lafayette, Valerie Esposito as Madame Lafayette and Catherine Dellis as Betsy Ross.

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History came to life at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration on Feb. 14 as Historical Society members donned period dress to bring to life presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, as well as a few other historic characters.

“George and Abe are Back!” is the society’s annual Presidents Day event. Joining the presidents were Mary Todd Lincoln, Martha Washington, General Marquis de Lafayette and Madame Lafayette.

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A presidential visit

Historical Society celebrates President's Day

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