Honoring French Soldiers at Old St. Peter’s Church

Nearly 50 visitors attended Van Cortlandtville Historical Society’s ceremony held at the historic Old St. Peter’s Church to remember and honor the French soldiers who died and were interred at this site during the American Revolution. Jeff Canning, past president of the society led the ceremony. Robert E. Mayes, Cortlandt Town Board member, attended with his son and Constance Kehoe, president of RW250 spoke briefly about planning for the 250th commemoration of the American Revolution.