Sanilac County's sesquicentennial celebration centered on Lexington in July 1984 because the first white settlers came there in 1834. From July 4-8, the celebration included a parade and fireworks for the Fourth, home tours and village walks on the 7th and 8th, and the blessing of the fleet. A county flag was designed, and a History of Sanilac County, 1834-1984 was published. Smaller activities throughout the celebration included performances by roving musicians, acrobats, and jugglers, as well as a puppet show, a variety show, a pet show, outdoor evening dances, a program by the Port Sanilac choral group, gospel singing, an encampment by the Buckskinners, and a sailboat race. Abraham Lincoln, accompanied by men from the Tenth Michigan Infantry, greeted people on the streets each day. Officials and citizens from across the county, townships, cities, and villages took part in activities depicting Sanilac County's heritage and future. The historic year's culmination came with the Tenth Michigan Infantry's reenactment of the Civil War battle Action at Buzzards Roost, Georgia during their encampment at Lexington from July 4-7, 1985.