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Founders Day 2010
Saturday June 12, 2010

Welcome to Founders Day 2010
This year, Founders Day is celebrating Auburn as the “The Birthplace of Talking Movies”. The City of Auburn is credited as the “birthplace” of talking movies primarily due to the efforts of scientist and entrepreneur Theodore W. Case. His work changed the film industry and led to the creation of the Fox-Case Corporation, Movietone News, and Fox Films, which would become 20th Century Fox.
Today, Case’s work is preserved at the Case Research Lab, located at the Cayuga Museum, 203 Genesee Street. Case founded the backyard lab in his family’s greenhouse in 1916 and developed and recorded the first sound films using an optical track. Throughout the day the festivities will include a parade through downtown, opportunities to purchase fine art and craft products from regional artists and artisans, and sample a wide variety of food offerings, and a wide variety of entertainment options. There will be fun for the kids as well, including games, balloon art, magic, and characters from some of their favorite movies.
Sigourney Weaver to Join Founders Day Celebration
She's been to the depths of space, the heart of Africa and the fantasy world of Pandora, at least in the movies. On June 12th Sigourney Weaver will come to Auburn for real.
The award winning actress known for her roles in films like "Alien", "Gorillas in the Mist" and "Ghostbusters" will be the guest speaker during the city's annual Founders Day celebration on June 12. Organizers expect between 3000 and 4000 people to come downtown this year, at least partly because of Weaver.
Also speaking will be Theodore Case III, the grandson of Theodore W. Case and an inspirational speaker.
A Look Back at Founders Day 2009
On June 6, 2009 Auburn held its first annual Founder’s Day celebration. The day recognized the achievements of William Seward, whose many accomplishments included holding the offices of Secretary of State under President Abraham Lincoln and United States Senator representing New York State. More...