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Madeline's Festival at Fort Ontario
June 1, 2019Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Fort Ontario State Historic Site
Location: 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego, NY, 13126
More Information: http://historicfortontario.com/event/bemelmans-festival/
“Madeline” fans can celebrate Oswego’s connection with the children’s book character created by author Ludwig Bemelmans, who wrote the beloved children’s books about a brave little girl named Madeline. He served as a private in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Ontario in 1917.
This FREE festival includes a variety of crafts, games, kite flying, book readings, marionettes, a parade, ice cream social, performances of ‘Madeline and the Gypsies’ an original skit based on the Madeline books and other free activities.
For information about the Madeline Festival, call Fort Ontario State Historic Site at 315-343-
4711 or visit http://historicfortontario.com .