SESTERCENTENNIAL OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY

1762-2012

Come join us for the celebration of the 250^th Anniversary of the Town.

This celebration is called the Sestercentennial which means halfway

between 200 and 300 years.

Queensbury was founded on May 20, 1762 when the Patent was granted to

Abraham Wing and proprietors.  The following year a group of Quakers arrived

to begin the settlement.

Saturday  August 25, 2012  - Open House at the Town Hall

Time: Noon - 3 p.m.

Location: Town of Queensbury - Town Hall (Directions)

• Come visit the only town hall Queensbury has had.
• Meet town officials
• Join in our commemorative  program
• Enjoy refreshments

See the banners around the town announcing our 250^th anniversary.

See the exhibits in the Town Hall and at Chapman Museum

Get  a collectible community brochure

For further information, contact:

Dr. Marilyn Van Dyke, Town Historian  518-761-8252 or e-mail

Or Darleen Dougher, Town Clerk 518-761-8234 or e-mail