When is colonial days in corning ny

Cook remembered it as a plain post with no markings. Whatever the previous descriptions, a post did exist and it still does in the Village Square complex in the Village of Painted Post in the form of a monument with a sculptured statue of Chief Montour, a Seneca Indian chieftain, who reportedly was victorious in a battle in this area.

Thus, the name "the land of the painted post". The post was there until or , then replaced with a new one. The old post was taken to the tavern of Captain Samuel Erwin where the post was eventually destroyed by souvenir hunters. In an Indian warrior carved of sheet iron by John Wygant, a blacksmith, was placed atop a 30' shaft as a weathervane.

It is now located in the Erwin Museum in Painted Post and is considered to be a fine example of folk art. In a second sheet iron Indian was dedicated to replace Wygant's Indian. In a cast figure of Chief Montour was erected on a 15' stone monument and dedicated in In the Chief was blown down and shattered during a violent windstorm. In the citizens of Painted Post voted to replace the deposed Indian chieftain. Norman Phelps, art teacher at Painted Post High School, was chosen to sculpt the Indian and the dedication of the present Chief Montour monument, that you see in the Village Square complex, took place in May of Local people have dug up or found Indian artifacts throughout the entire area.

Today, the Chief Montour monument is there to remind us of our heritage - past, present and future - in the Village of Painted Post and the Town of Erwin. Settlement The year that George Washington became our first president, surveyors employed by Phelps-Gorham in Canandaigua began laying out township lots in the vicinity of Painted Post using a grid system approximately 6 square miles and designated ranges.

In the town was organized and named Painted Post. After a time each town was separated from Painted Post and organized as a separate political entity with an individual name. With an indian guide he rode over the hills to see the lay of the land. He then hurried to Canandaigua to offer Mr. But we couldn't stop there, which is why we have so many exciting events all year long throughout Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes. Unique events on the shores of breathtaking Keuka Lake and in small town squares.

Candidates for Miss Colonial Days compete in a variety of categories including scholastics, public speaking, talent, poise and evening gown. It's an exciting experience for everyone involved! The Colonial Days Queens Contest attracts young ladies ranging from competing in six different age categories.

Activities Truly a community occasion, the Colonial Days celebration embodies our "spirit" with music from the local high school bands, good fellowship, great food and, of course, the thrill of rides on the midway, right in our own hometown park.

The culture and uniqueness of our historic downtown is reflected in local architecture and restoration along with the events and promotions held throughout our annual events calendar. For more information, please visit www.