Orleans County Bicentennial Committee
In 2024, the Orleans County Legislature officially appointed a dedicated group of community leaders and volunteers. This committee was tasked with the responsibility of planning, organizing, and promoting a variety of events and initiatives that would not only commemorate the county's rich 200-year history but also engage residents, businesses, and visitors in celebrating the cultural heritage and progress of Orleans County.
Members of the Bicentennial Committee include:
Catherine Cooper (Chairwoman): Orleans County Historian
Robert Batt : Orleans Cornell Cooperative Ext. Executive Director
Mark Bower : Village of Holley Mayor
Carol Culhane : Artist
Ken DeRoller : NYS Canal Recreationway Commission
Doug Farley : Cobblestone Museum Director
Nadine Hanlon : Orleans County Clerk
Melissa Ierlan : Town of Clarendon Historian
Lynne Menz : Orleans County Tourism Creative
Sue Starkweather Miller : Village of Albion Historian
Tom Rivers : Orleans Hub Editor
Isabella Zasa : Orleans County Tourism Digital Creative
Besides the individuals who comprise the Bicentennial Committee,
we would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have
contributed to the celebration:
- Orleans County Courthouse Staff
- Orleans County Buildings & Grounds Staff
- Carol Culhane for creating the artwork envisioned by the late Al
Capurso - Robyn Watts for creating the whimsical Orly the Ox costume
- The Rivers family for assisting the tourism office with taking bicentennial mascot "Orly the Ox" around the county and posting on social media
- Tara Thom and the Bicentennial Quilters for the Quilt
- Bicentennial Event Organizers
