Happening in the Neighborhood
New Director in Schuyler County
Welcome to Heather O'Grady-Evans, who is taking over as Director of the Schuyler County Historical Society after Glenda Gephart's retirement this year. She's a native of Schuyler County and has a background in history, education, and the local wine & hospitality industry. She'll be a great fit!
Let's Talk Baseball and Barns in Oneonta
Helen Rees will visit the Greater Oneonta Historical Society on Tuesday, July 11 from 6 to 8 pm for a free event about Oneonta's baseball history. Rees is the daughter of Jim Konstanty, the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1950, and she'll bring memorabilia of Konstanty's career.
Helen has also been busy with the Swart-Wilcox House Museum, as they've planted an apple orchard and are preparing to have a barn moved on-site. Do you have experience with moving historic buildings or acquiring the right grants for this? Send me any insight you might have and I'll forward it on to Helen!
Little Gather in Corning
The Corning Museum of Glass has brought back their Little Gather series, a free summer program with puppets, musicians and more to bring kiddos into the glass museum. The museum has a lot of great family-friendly events planned over the summer, so check out their calendar.
Cycling Along the Canal
The Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse planned a summer of Beers, Bikes, and Barges events along the canal, which will include a 90 minute guided tour near Port Byron in August. This week, Parks & Trails New York has been hosting cyclists from all over the country as they travel from Buffalo to Albany. Wave when you see them in Port Byron on Wednesday!
Eats and Rides in Seneca
The Seneca Falls Historical Society is sponsoring a presentation from Derrick Pratt of the Erie Canal Museum on July 20 at 7 pm. He'll discuss how the Erie Canal dramatically changed our eating habits. The Historical Society is also sponsoring a Heritage Express Train Ride as part of Convention Days Weekend on July 23, honoring the Women's Rights Convention of 1848.
Cayuga's Carriage House Karaoke
Let loose this summer for a karaoke party at the Cayuga Museum! The Auburn Players are hosting a Broadway themed event on July 21.
Out to Lunch in Elmira
Andrea Renshaw is a teacher who volunteers with the Chemung County Historical Society to keep their HistoryForge installation running smoothly. Visit CCHS on July 19 with your lunch bag in hand to meet Andrea and learn about HistoryForge: Elmira.
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