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Summer Talkin’ History!
Summer is in full swing and we still have plenty of events for you to enjoy!! Talkin’ History! Series Geology, Geography & Glaciers in the Finger Lakes We love our Finger Lakes, but do you know how they got here? Rick Bates uses words we can all understand, along with images, to explain how the…
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Small Business Saturday
The Schuyler County Historical Society will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 23rd and 24th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Join us on SATURDAY, November 25th, from 10 a.m. until 2p,m. for Small Business Saturday shopping. We have lovely handmade Holiday ornaments, decorations, beautiful hand crafted cutting boards, some stunning embroidery and artisanal soaps and…
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Montour Falls Cemetery Walk
Curious about the stories and Schuyler County residents past? Join Schuyler County Historian Gary Emerson as he leads a walking tour of the Montour Falls Cemetery. The walk begins at 1 p.m. rain or shine, so be sure to wear layers! As always our walks are FREE! Meet at the upper level of the cemetery…
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Farming Families of Schuyler County
200 Years of Continuous Agriculture The Schuyler County Historical Society announced their community exhibition, which will run until November. “Farming Families of Schuyler County: 200 Years of Continuous Agriculture,” opened on June 16th in time for the Path Through History Weekend across New York State, June 17-19, 2023. To the Haudenosaunee, the area of modern-day Schuyler County…
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Lee School Open House
Come on come all and step back in time! Experience a 19th century classroom with our school marms! This is a great opportunity for families to come out and see just how different school was! SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023 AT 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
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Catharine, Queen of the Tumbling by Cynthia NealWaters
Join Cynthia G. Neale for her much-anticipated book launch and author reading. Music and refreshments will be available. Picnic tables provided; please consider bringing your own lawn chair as seating is limited. Books will be for sale at the reading. SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023 AT 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT Admission to this event…
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National Volunteer Week
Just like so many other nonprofits organizations, the Schuyler County Historical Society (SCHS), relies on the 1,000 of hours of volunteers, to accomplish what it does. Our volunteers offer hope to families, service to our community, kindness to those seeking answers, and inspiration to future generations. Our volunteers provide the heart and soul of all…
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Annual Membership Meeting
John Pulos, author of a recently published book about his fascination with the RMS Titanic, will be the featured speaker at the Historical Society’s annual membership meeting. Pulos will speak following a brief business session and the election of officers and trustees to the Society’s board. Historical Society membership is not necessary to attend the…
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Thank you Walmart Watkins Glen!
A new computer system donated by Walmart in Watkins Glen has made a huge difference in the work our volunteers are doing to digitize Schuyler County newspapers from the past. Volunteer Barb Chapman is at the project’s work station in the Brick Tavern Museum in Montour Falls. (We can always use more volunteers!) The project…
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John Pulos: “Titanic: My Story”
Former Montour Falls resident and Chef’s diner owner John Pulos has written a book about his interest in the history of the Titanic and its tragic sinking. The book, “Titanic: My Story,” is now available in the Brick Tavern Museum Gift Shop. It also can be purchased online at the Historical Society’s online bookstore. John…