Fulton Mansion

Legacy and Landmarks: How We Honor the Past

Legacies & Landmarks: How We Honor the Past A Lecture for America 250 with Cortney Smith, Educator at Fulton Mansion State Historic Site as America approaches its 250th anniversary, we’re invited to pause and consider a timeless question: How do we honor the past—and why does it matter? Join us at the Fulton Mansion for Legacies & Landmarks: How We Honor the Past, a special America 250 lecture led by Cortney Smith, Educator at the Fulton Mansion State Historic Site. Cortney will explore the many ways Americans choose to remember—through monuments and memorials, family stories, historic sites, commemorations, and the everyday traditions that keep heritage alive. This talk is both thoughtful and accessible, offering a meaningful look at how memory shapes identity, community, and the stories we pass forward. All are welcome—history lovers, lifelong learners, families, and anyone curious about the ways we preserve what came before us. Add this event to your calendar and bring a friend who loves local history.