Potsdam Sandstone Festival planned for Sept. 19 at Ives Park
The Potsdam Public Museum plans a free, all-ages festival Sept. 19 at Ives Park celebrating the community’s historic sandstone.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The Potsdam Public Museum plans to host the Potsdam Sandstone Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 at Ives Park. The free event is open to all ages and will focus on the role of local sandstone in Potsdam’s history and architecture.
Activities are expected to include architectural walking tours, art activities, face painting, informational displays, a musical story time and live music. The museum said the stone has been used in local homes, churches, schools and public buildings for about two centuries.
For more information, the Potsdam Public Museum lists 315-265-6910 and museum@villageofpotsdamny.gov.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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