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George B. Wright Statue 100th Anniversary Celebration

Join us in Wright Park on July 16, 2026 as we celebrate 100 years of the George B. Wright Statue! Sculpted by Harriet Clark Hanley and dedicated on July 16, 1926, the statue has watched over the city for a century.

The evening kicks off at 6:45 PM with live music from the Carlisle Band. The program begins at 7:15 PM and will include historical remarks, special guests, and treats. 

Free and open to the public!

📍 Wright Park | 300 S Union Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
🕡 6:45 PM - Music begins
🕢 7:15 PM - Program begins

Special thanks to the Otter Tail County Historical Society, Otter Tail Power Company, and generous private donors, whose support funded the cleaning of the Wright sculpture by Bradco Restoration ahead of this milestone celebration.

This event is brought to you by the Heritage Preservation Commission and the Public Arts Commission. 

Contents
George B Wright Event Flyer (8.5 x 11 in)

About the HPC

The Heritage Preservation Commission is a Council appointed committee of the City of Fergus Falls. It was formed in 1974 to make recommendations on the preservation of the City's buildings, lands, areas or districts which are of historic significance.

See list of locally and nationally registered historic properties in Fergus Falls.

Members

Meeting Information

There is no July meeting of the HPC. 

Otherwise, the Heritage Preservation Commission meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at noon in City Council Chambers. 

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