![]() ![]() "We are planning all kinds of fun activities and adding more everyday. Pearson said that a variety of activities have been planned for the weekend including a "pirate parade," children's activities and vendors in the Greenbelt. With the arrival of the Nao Trinidad, the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce and the county chamber, in partnership with the city and sponsors Defelsko and America 1 Realty, are holding the three-day Old River Fest in the city's Greenbelt. ![]() With the purchase of a boarding pass, you will also gain free entry to the Frederic Remington Art Museum and the Ogdensburg History Museum. Family passes are $35 and that includes two adults and three children. ![]() Boarding passes can be purchased at the dock, or online at the county chamber's website for $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Ship tours will be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. There were a number of people who visited the tall ship and could be spotted taking photos. Pearson said it was important that students from Ogdensburg's elementary schools as well as Little River School, Canton, were able to visit the ship and learn about its history. "We are trying everything we can to bring things to Ogdensburg that are different and unique. Pearson, executive director of the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce, was excited for the opportunity for anyone to tour the unique vessel. "I want to see if the pirates collected any treasure," she said. One of her third graders, Olivia Johnson, anxiously awaited to board the ship. "I have heard nothing but excitement from the kids." "I think we are very lucky for this to be coming to Ogdensburg," Ms. Waiting to enter the Nao Trinidad, Carrie Wright, a third grade teacher from Madill, said that her students were excited about boarding the tall ship. "I learned that it was made before the Titanic," she said with a smile. The 8-year-old also learned something about the tall ship, which is a replica of the captain ship of what was called the Armada del Maluco commanded by Ferdinand Magellan. "I liked it," Harlow said after leaving the tour of the tall ship, "but I am kind of afraid of heights so it was kind of scary." ![]()
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