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The members of the Town of Sullivan Historical Society are a dedicated group of people who are working together to preserve the history of the Town of Sullivan by collecting and displaying articles of historical interest of the area and by preserving records for future generations to enjoy.
The members of the Town of Sullivan Historical Society are a dedicated group of people who are working together to preserve the history of the Town of Sullivan by collecting and displaying articles of historical interest of the area and by preserving records for future generations to enjoy.
136th Memorial Day Observance
Monday, May 25, 2026
9:00 AM
The 135th consecutive Memorial Day Observance in Rome will be held on Monday May 26, 2025, at the Rome Community Center beginning at 9 AM.
The speaker for the program will be SGT/E5 Andrea Salzman, Retired Army National Guard.
Kids entering the decorated bike contest must be at the Community Center by 8:30 AM for judging. Prizes will be awarded by the Memorial Day Committee.
Following the program, the Jefferson Middle School Band will furnish the music for the march to the bridge for the laying of the wreath in the Bark River to honor those lost at sea. They will continue to the Hoffman Cemetery where the American Legion Post #513 will conduct the service to honor all veterans. Kurt Stanich will lead the prayers at the bridge and the cemetery.
The Historical Society will have lunch available for purchase. Many desserts, including pie, along with barbecues, hot dogs and chili dogs will be available until 1 PM.
The Town of Rome-Sullivan Historical society will have open house at the Rome School Museum and the former E.U.B. church from 10 AM until 1 PM. This year we are highlighting our military display in the museum and the extensive display of wedding dresses and other wedding artifacts in the church.
All roads lead to Rome for this grand tradition of the Town of Sullivan Memorial Day Observance in Rome.
Monday, May 25, 2026
9:00 AM
The 135th consecutive Memorial Day Observance in Rome will be held on Monday May 26, 2025, at the Rome Community Center beginning at 9 AM.
The speaker for the program will be SGT/E5 Andrea Salzman, Retired Army National Guard.
Kids entering the decorated bike contest must be at the Community Center by 8:30 AM for judging. Prizes will be awarded by the Memorial Day Committee.
Following the program, the Jefferson Middle School Band will furnish the music for the march to the bridge for the laying of the wreath in the Bark River to honor those lost at sea. They will continue to the Hoffman Cemetery where the American Legion Post #513 will conduct the service to honor all veterans. Kurt Stanich will lead the prayers at the bridge and the cemetery.
The Historical Society will have lunch available for purchase. Many desserts, including pie, along with barbecues, hot dogs and chili dogs will be available until 1 PM.
The Town of Rome-Sullivan Historical society will have open house at the Rome School Museum and the former E.U.B. church from 10 AM until 1 PM. This year we are highlighting our military display in the museum and the extensive display of wedding dresses and other wedding artifacts in the church.
All roads lead to Rome for this grand tradition of the Town of Sullivan Memorial Day Observance in Rome.
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