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On Saturday, June 20th, beginning at five in the evening, the Constitution Island Association will extend a welcome to the attendees at its fifth Annual Seafood Gala. The event will take place on the Island and more specifically, on the broad, flower-bordered front lawn of the Warner house, with its grand view of the Hudson River and, on the other shore, the tree-shaded grounds of the US Military Academy at West Point.
As has been the case at previous Galas, a selection of fine wines and cold beer will be on offer. The first course of the dinner will be a raw bar of oysters and clams, and this will be followed by a main course featuring lobster and succulent side dishes. Other main course options will be available for those who don't care for lobster. So much remains the same. But here's what will be new: this year, Cold Spring's Riverview Restaurant will be catering the event, and Jim Ely, the Riverview's owner, promises a truly memorable meal.
Live music will supply the final touch of grace and gaiety at the gathering, transforming it into a not-to-be-missed opening to the summer season on the River.
Tickets to the Gala at $150 per person are available on line or by telephoning (845) 446-8676.
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2009 Event Schedule
Little American Tours Begin – May 6
Public Tours Begin – June 24
June thru September
Tours every Wednesday & Thursday
at 1pm and 2pm
$10 per adult, $5 seniors and children
(children under 6 Free)
Leaving from South Dock at West Point.
Reservations required.
Additional Group Tours may be arranged by reservation.
For information or reservations: (845) 446-8676
P.O. Box 41, West Point, NY 10996
All New Seafood Gala – June 20
5pm to 8:30pm
On Constitution Island
By Reservation Only, seating limited.
$150 per person
Garden Day – July 25
10am - 3pm
Celebrating the wisdom of Anna B. Warner,
as shared in her
1872 book, "Gardening by Myself".
House and Revolutionary War
tours,
boat rides, food & exhibits.
Presentation by Glynwood Center.
Reenactment Weekend – August 29 & 30
10am - 3pm
Revolutionary War Soldiers, horses,
Army mules, Artillery and
encampment.
Demonstrations all day Saturday and Sunday.
Family Day – September 26
10am - 3pm
Exhibits, demonstrations, birds of prey,
horse and wagon rides,
boat rides,
house tours and Revolutionary War Trail walks.
Plenty of room for picnicking and
enjoying the out of doors!
Public Tours End – October 1
Warner House Closing – October 7
Annual Dinner – November 8
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Important Announcement from Constitution Island Association
The Association is pleased to advise you that in the past 18 months, West Point has invested time and resources in the land and property on Constitution Island, because they believe it is a resource that should continue to be treasured at West Point and in the Hudson Valley. West Point has been engaged in determining what is required to save this historic structure from further degradation and bring it to a standard that such a valuable piece of our Nation's history deserves. They have discovered through the preliminary engineering reviews that the structural integrity of the Warner House has degraded to the point that public access is no longer viable.
West Point has committed to develop and execute a plan to structurally brace the facility and bring in the right team of engineers to provide a determination as to what it will take to restore the Warner House. The analysis will include a review of both structural and cosmetic work with the intent to restore the condition of the Warner House and be historically correct, inside and out, as resources allow.
In the coming days all objects and furnishings will be removed from the house and placed in storage.
During the summer of 2009, the Association will continue with all tours and events on the island. This will include The Seafood Gala, school tours, weekly tours, and "Special Saturdays".
Because the Warner House will be closed to all visitors during this restoration period all accommodations will be made to present the Warner story, as well as the Revolutionary War story in as graphic a presentation as possible.
Constitution Island Association is honored to be partnering with West Point in this exciting endeavor.
Betsy Pugh, Chair
Constitution Island Association
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