Who: New York State Parks Commissioner Pro Tem Randy Simons, Friends of Letchworth State Park and Park Staff 

What: Kick-off to Legacy Celebration at Letchworth State Park 

Where: CCC Statue, Lower Falls Area of Letchworth State Park. Use Portageville entrance at the southern end of the park: 6849 Park Rd, Castile, NY 14427 

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 

Commissioner Pro Tem Simons will join the Friends of Letchworth and Letchworth State Park staff in a flag raising ceremony honoring the Civilian Conservation Corps legacy at Letchworth State Park. The event is part of the day-long, family friendly celebration at the park. For more information on the day’s schedule of events, visit https://parks.ny.gov/newsroom/press-releases/release.aspx?r=1981  

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