[MassHistPres] Media Release: The Stagecoach Is A Comin' To Worcester Today.......

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Media Advisory



For Release Upon Receipt
Thursday, October 4, 2007


Event Contact: Jeannie Hebert
Central Massachusetts Convention & Visitors Bureau
508-755-7400 X222
Cell Phone: 508-981-5782
E-Mail: jhebert at worcester.org


Media Contact: John LaPoint
Cell Phone: 508-887-5809
E-Mail: GLFJL at aol.com


Historic Blackstone Valley Stagecoach Arrives in Worcester 
For Thursday Afternoon Ceremonies


WORCESTER: Worcester businessman Bobby Largess and his replica 19th century 
Blackstone Valley Stagecoach will continue an historic reenactment and make its 
way into the City of Worcester on Thursday, October 4th. 

Believed to be the first stagecoach run from Providence to Worcester in more 
than 155 years, the journey highlights history, tourism and transportation 
throughout the region and in particular, efforts by Mr. Largess and other 
Worcester Canal District business interests to replicate the hidden Blackstone Canal 
in Worcester. Largess, an experienced teamster (horseman) completes a four day 
journey tomorrow by bringing the replica Blackstone Valley Stagecoach Company 
team featuring two Belgian draft horses into Worcester’s Canal District and 
adjacent downtown area for a series of special events on Thursday.

The Blackstone Valley Stagecoach Company and horse team will be at the 
following locations to complete this historic four day journey.
 
Thursday, October 4th
       
9:30 AM  - Depart from Asa Waters Mansion, Millbury
 
11:00 AM -  Enter the Blackstone River Bikeway in Millbury at McCracken Road
 
1:00 PM  - Ceremonies at Vernon Hill School, 211 Providence Street, Worcester
 
3:00 - Ceremonies at Castellana’s Restaurant, 90 Harding Street, next to the 
route of the historic Blackstone Canal in Worcester. South High School Academy 
of Education Service and Government will make a presentation.
An official Congressional Proclamation from Congressman Jim McGovern will be 
presented.
 
4:00 PM -  Arrival at Worcester City Hall for delivery of articles and 
Citation to the City of Worcester


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