From the Nov. 2, 2019, WWNY TV 7 News "Quick work to repair roof on Sackets Harbor museum" by Keir Chapman.
The historic Hall House at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield is missing half of its roof after heavy winds on Friday morning (Nov. 1).
"The side toward the village is the portion that blew off in two large pieces, said Connie Barone, site manager of the Sackets Harbor Battlefield, "This is not the time of the year when you want the roof off a building."
The roof is expected to be patched up by Sunday. Crews were already on site Saturday morning working on it.
However, the upcoming wet weather is a threat to the artifacts in the house which serves as a museum. "I believe there's rain in the forecast tomorrow, possibly Monday, Tuesday. So with the roof wide open like that, you want to keep water out of the building. Water is your worst enemy," said Chris Flagg, director for the Bureau of Historic Sites.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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