Tom Bowdler explained about a miniature locomotive which actually runs on coal. These trains are from the 1880-1920 era. Photograph by Rick Nicholson.

The "Old Fashion Fourth of July" at the Morgan-Manning House was a great success, thanks to several hundred Brockport and Rochester area residents who made the biggest turnout in several years.

Our big attraction this year, the Civil War "Excelsior Cornet Band," was led by Brockport native, Jeff Stock-ham, who graduated from Brockport High School and Eastman School of Music. Our annual anchor event, The Brockport High School Band in concert, was superb as usual. We thank the Brockport High School Band, Shawn Halquist, Director, and their successful alumni for being partners with us in bringing history, culture, and entertainment to the community on a great day for celebrating our country and Brockport.

It was a great day for the red, white and blue as well as food and music at the Morgan Manning House July 4 celebration. The Brockport High School band performed their concert on the lawn of the historic site. Photograph by Rick Nicholson.