Category: The year 1968
1968 Centennial – Final Report
The Steering Committee for the Fairview Borough Centennial Celebration had quite a week. Everyone was satisfied – everyone! – that this had been a celebration to be proud of. &n... Read More
Centennial Friday
On Friday, August 23, 1968 of Fairview’s Centennial Festival the first event of the day was a pet show, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Fairview Elementary School. The Republican...... Read More
A Queen Is Chosen – 1968 Centennial
At long last after a year’s worth of planning, the kick-off event is here! On Saturday, August 17, 1968, the queen who will reside over all the festivities is chosen. ...... Read More
Paratroopers to Land at Sturgeon House
On Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19, the Sturgeon House at 4302 Avonia Rd (Rte 98) will be visited by Able Company of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They...... Read More
The Centennial Buttons
The buttons, mentioned in a recent post about the Centennial activities, are on display at the Sturgeon House as part of the summer exhibit about the celebration. The exhibit will...... Read More
More Centennial News: Beard Contest
One of the many fun events of the Centennial Celebration was the beard contest to be held on Friday, August 23, 1968. This contest was announced early in the year...... Read More
Summer Schedule – 2018
What’s happening at the Sturgeon House this summer? So glad you asked! For the rest of June we are processing new acquisitions… World War I uniforms, a flapper’s dress, officia... Read More
Class of ’68 Plans Reunion
This summer members of the Class of 1968 will be “coming home” to celebrate their 50th anniversary since graduating from Fairview High School. They will be in the area the...... Read More