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Happening in the Neighborhood
Making History in Delaware County
The Delaware County Historical Association hosts a free annual conference in May for historical societies, historians, and any interested members of the public to come together and celebrate local history for the day. This year the conference is on Saturday, May 7 and will feature talks about DCHA's Revolutionary War Veteran's project and a guest presentation from Purple Mountain Press. Tomorrow evening, April 11, they'll be celebrating the opening of a new exhibit about local music and theater.
Ice Cream in Ithaca
Did you know the ice cream sundae was invented in Ithaca? To celebrate, the History Center in Tompkins County is hosting a Sundae Showdown on April 20th. Even if your town isn't the home of ice cream sundaes, this sounds like a fabulous fundraiser. Congratulations to the History Center on their lovely new website, too.
New Logo and Website in Chemung County
The Chemung County Library District, which has just renovated its whole building for Steele Memorial Library in Elmira, has also launched a lovely new logo and website! Take a look.
Connected by Glass in Corning
Corning Museum of Glass, which was recently hailed as one of the top three art museums in the US by Newsweek 🎉, has a fun week planned for Spring Break, including special "glass breaking demos" and a one-time demonstration with innovative mad scientist Tyler Thrasher.
Summer Camp in Cayuga County
The Cayuga Museum in Auburn, home to inventor Ted Case, is launching a week-long camp program for middle schoolers called CASE Camp: Culture, Art, Science & the Environment. The museum is working with a local artist, the NYS OPRHP, and local professors with support from the Guido & Ellen Palma Foundation and NYSCA. The Museum's West End Arts Campus is 98% complete, and you can follow their progress and solicitation for donations here.
A Sale in Soccertown
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will be holding their 18th Postcard, Book, & Ephemera Show & Sale on Saturday, April 26. Admission is free to visit the 12+ vendors. GOHS will host a discussion program on May 8 about their current exhibit, Soccertown: Then & Now, featuring the soccer legends of Oneonta. GOHS has also begun renovations on their third-floor ballroom.
Books Available from Fenimore
Librarian Haley Shear has been busily weeding the crowded rooms of Fenimore Art Museum's Research Library since taking the position a few years ago. Email Haley to see the list of books.
Broome County Presentations
The Broome County Historical Society, housed within the Broome County Public Library, has monthly presentations planned that all look great, covering local women, the American Revolution, and diners.
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