FREDONIA - The grave of a woman who served with the Union Army during the Civil War will be dedicated with a bronze military-style marker in Fredonia. The public is invited to join County Historian Michelle Henry at Forest Hill Cemetery Wednesday … [Read more...]
County Historical Society Partners with Audubon for Aug. 15 Presentation on Early Forests
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Historical Society is partnering with the Jamestown Audubon Center to give residents an opportunity to learn more about how the region appeared more than 200 years ago. On Saturday morning, Aug. 15, the historical … [Read more...]
Local History Groups Partner with Reg Lenna as Part of Saturday’s Silent Film Feature
JAMESTOWN - Visitors to the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts will be able to step back in time when they come to the theater on Saturday night. The Reg will be presenting a special screening of Charlie Chaplin's The Kid on Saturday at 8 p.m. and the … [Read more...]
William Cushing to be Focus of Lecture Sponsored by County Historical Society
FREDONIA - The Chautauqua County Historical Society’s final program of 2014 will take place in the hometown of a celebrated Civil War hero. On Saturday at Fredonia Grange No. 1, historian Jim Boltz will present “Remembering a Civil War Hero: The Life … [Read more...]
Rochester Historian, Musician to Speak and Perform Tuesday Night in Sherman
SHERMAN - Rochester-based historian and musician Mitzie Collins will give a presentation entitled “Historic Western New York State Hammered Dulcimers” on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Stanley Hose Company fire hall in Sherman. The presentation … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Historical Society Open House is Sunday
WESTFIELD, N.Y. –The Chautauqua County Historical Society will hold its annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the McClurg Museum in Westfield. The day will feature music provided by The McClurg Street String Band, which … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Westfield Antique Show is this Weekend
The 75th annual Westfield Antique Show will take place this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and July 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once again, this year’s event will be at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield, N.Y. The event will feature over 20 different … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Lawson Boat Center, County Historical Society Host Presentation Tonight in Bemus Point
BEMUS POINT - The Chautauqua County Historical Society will continue its 2012 programming series tonight with a presentation at the Lawson Boating Heritage Center, located on Chautauqua Lake at 73 Lakeside Dr., Bemus Point. The Lawson Center opened … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Westfield Book and Paper Show is Saturday
NEWS - The third annual Westfield Book and Paper Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4 at Eason Hall in Westfield. The event is sponsored by the Chautauqua County Historical Society and will feature a total of 18 vendors … [Read more...]
County Historical Society Gala Fundraiser is Saturday
The Chautauqua County Historical Society's annual fundraiser and gala is Saturday, June 9. “Honoring the 9th NY Cavalry” will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the historic McClurg Museum in Westfield’s Moore Park. The fundraiser will feature hearty … [Read more...]
