The Chautauqua County Historical Society will host "An Evening With the Lincolns" for its annual fundraising gala this Saturday, September 10. The event will feature portrayals of President Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd Lincoln by Ron and … [Read more...]
WRFA’s ‘I Remember’ Oral History Project Comes to Bemus Point Saturday
WRFA will be in Bemus Point this Saturday to hear residents' first-hand accounts of our area's local history as part of the "I Remember" oral history project. The Saturday, July 16 interview sessions will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 … [Read more...]
Free Program on History of Chautauqua County’s Lumber Industry in Kennedy
A program on Chautauqua County's early lumber industry will take place tonight in Kennedy. The free presentation is sponsored by the Chautauqua County Historical Society and features local historian and author Fletcher Ward. It takes place at … [Read more...]
WRFA Announces “I Remember” Oral History Project
Project will launch in June with a goal of interviewing 100 area residents JAMESTOWN, NY - Area residents who want to share their memories to help chronicle local history in Chautauqua County will get a chance to do so later this year. WRFA-LP in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] County Humane Society’s Pennies 4 Paws Campaign Kicks off Friday, Feb. 12
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society’s (CCHS) 16th annual Pennies 4 Paws campaign kicks off February 12 and runs through the end of April. This campaign benefits the animals at CCHS by providing funds towards their essential care and … [Read more...]
County Reports 61 New Cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday, Dec. 9
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting 61 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, Dec. 9. According to the Chautauqua County Health Department’s COVID-19 dashboard, the total number of known active cases as of Wednesday was 379, … [Read more...]
Civil War Encampment Descends on Westfield; Includes Visit by President Lincoln, Lecture on Local 72nd Regiment
WESTFIELD - The annual tradition of the 9th NY Cavalry encampment is once again ready to take place in Westfield’s Moore Park, with a very special guest scheduled to make several appearances over the weekend. Members of the 9th NY Cavalry and … [Read more...]
Veterans Day Events Scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day is this weekend and it also marks a special year to honor those who’ve served in the military. Sunday, Nov. 11 will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I – at the time called "The Great War" or the "War to End all … [Read more...]
Historical Lecture on 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage Set for Saturday, Sept. 23
BEMUS POINT – The Chautauqua County Historical Society, in partnership with the Bemus Point Historical Society, will present a special lecture on the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in New York State on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. at Bemus … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County History Fair is August 13 – 14
50 different historical groups will be in Mayville, NY MAYVILLE, NY – Chautauqua County’s historical museums, associations and historians will come together in Mayville, Aug. 13 and 14 for a History Fair. The event will take place at Chautauqua … [Read more...]
