This is an advance invitation for all Pittsford residents and their friends to step back to the early days of the 19th century. Come gather in front of the Village Hall the last Sunday in June (6/ 29) and celebrate “Founders’ Day.”
Tall hats, frock coats, and long skirts will be much in evidence, as our founding fathers and mothers (actually, present-day citizens) seem to come to life as they reenact the ceremony that established Northfield as one of Monroe County’s earliest communities.

“We had such a good time last year celebrating our
175th anniversary that we decided to make Founders’ Day an annual event,” says Mayor Bob Corby. “Pittsford has a grand and colorful history, and we want to keep that history alive. It’s also a wonderful occasion to get together and have some old-fashioned fun!”

Pittsford Historian Audrey Johnson is chairing a committee that has put together a full schedule of events starting at noon in front of the Wiltsie Building on North Main Street (the Village Hall), where the reenactment will take place.

North Main Street at the Four Corners area will be closed from noon to 8 p.m. to accommodate the festivities.
“Once again, we will have a concert by our wonderful Pittsford Firemens’ Band, walking tours, boat rides from the Port of Pittsford to the Great Embankment, a pig roast, and an art show,” says Audrey Johnson. Awards will
be presented for baked goods in several categories, the best garden, and the biggest fish caught that day in the canal.

Strolling musicians will entertain along Schoen Place,
and games will be available for children in the Port of
Pittsford Park.

The evening will conclude with a square dance in the street with a noted area caller.