Eaton was formed out of the Revolutionary War (War of Rebellion) by Revolutionary Soldiers who settled it when the land became open after the Treaty at Oriskany. This allowed land to be sold in parcels legally, though the area around our museum, was visited and inhabited in 1788. A marker for that rests just down the road marking "The Bark Hut".
George Washington's Adj. Col. William Smith, whose wife was President Adams daughter, purchased this land. Smith had sent someone to scout it out, his scout lived with travelers, trappers, and Indians in the Bark Hut. Smith and a number of his family members bought parcels here in Eaton and today's Lebanon, and hence today this area is call "Smith's Valley"!
A huge parcel that became a good part of Eaton was sold to men like Jonathan Bates, Benjamen Morse and many more. Eaton was bought by Col. Joshua Leland who came to the land with the Morse boys...and many Revolutionary Veterans and Militia men who served at Breed's Hill (Bunker Hill) and were present at the Concord Bridge the day..."the shot was heard around th World".
So lets come out and honor all the veterans buried in the Eaton Cemetery as well as all those who have who given their life from all the Wars, Past and Present!
Let us also as a community take the time to remember the past... a time when small communities gathered together to support each other, and to partake for one day of remembrance of the freedom that we all enjoy today!
If you would like to participate, you can email me at backstreetmary@yahoo.com or talk to one of our organizers... here is our letter request!
Greetings Friends,
Now that the days are getting longer and warmer the 2026 organizers of the local Memorial Day Parade, scheduled for Monday May 25th in Eaton, cordially invite you and your group to participate.
America is celebrating it’s 250th anniversary and after this past cold and challenging winter our goal is to bring the community together for a pleasant gathering.
Organizations of all ages, sizes and purpose are encouraged to join in the fun. Unfortunately due to insurance rules we cannot have horses in the parade.
Some of the details are still being worked out but the parade will begin at 10am with staging and line up on Brooklyn Street starting at 9am. Following the parade there will be a short ceremony at the cemetery.
Cash prizes will be awarded in the following three categories:
-Best hometown feel
-Most upbeat vibe
-Most co-ordinated group
Prizes will be announced and handed out after brief remarks near the post office after the cemetery ceremony. The Eaton Museum will be open for visitation.
Needed are entries of floats, marchers, and an assortment of vehicles (ie emergency, tractors, classic, ultra modern and anything in between).
Spend some time following the parade route, then visit with friends and neighbors for a while.
Contact Jen Caloia soon via phone, message, or text at 315-956-5551 to sign up. Kindly respond by May 1st for planning purposes.
Thanks for supporting this initiative. Your parade organizers for 2026 are Back Street Mary, Michele Kelly, Sharry Woodcock, and Jen Caloia.
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