Great summer events. Why not attend a few and celebrate the history of Central New York. (* denotes CLRC members’ events)
Wednesday, June 1
6:00 pm
Oneida County Historical Society will host a special screening of the movie Amelia, which follows the life of aviatrix Amelia Earhart. Marolyn Wilson, aviatrix and co-owner of Holland Farms, will also speak about women and air racing, specifically the 1929 Women’s Air Derby. Wilson flew from Santa Monica, CA to Cleveland, OH in the 50 anniversary recreation of the race in 1979. There is no charge for this event. For more information, visit www.oneidacountyhistory.org or call 315-735-3642.
June 1 until July 15
Weekends only, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
National Abolitionist Hall of Fame and Museum will host a special Changing American Exhibit entitled Emancipation Proclamation 1863 and the March on Washington 1963. This special traveling display will be available for viewing. For more information, visit www.nationalabolitionhalloffameandmuseum.org/.
* June 2 until July 3
Picker Art Gallery at Colgate University will host a special exhibition entitled: Converging Perspectives: Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Permanent Collection. This exhibit presents eight examples of faculty and student approaches to the permanent collection of the Picker Art Gallery across the four academic divisions at Colgate: Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The exhibit will feature more than forty pieces ranging from the fourth to the twenty-first century. For more information, visit www.colgate.edu/picker or call 315-228-7634.
Friday, June 3
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Oneida Community Mansion House presents Practical Preservation: Masonry, Roofing and Windows, Oh My!. Preservation experts from Crawford and Stearns, Jerome R. Durr Studio, Lupini Construction, Bell & Spina and Lorenzo State Historic Site will address practical matters of preservation for historic sites and homes. Cornell Universities Historic Preservation Director Michael Tomlan, Ph.D., will present Historic Preservation: Caring for Our Expanding Legacy during lunch. Reservations to the event are $100 and include a continental breakfast, lunch and a guided tour of the Mansion House following the conference. To make your reservations or for more information, call 315-363-0745.
Saturday, June 4
12:00 pm until 3:00 pm
Landmarks Society of Utica welcomes you to Meet the Residents of Rutger Park. Come to the historic Rutger Mansion and take a tour of the facility and hear speakers talk about what life was like in the mansions heyday. For more information, visit www.uticalandmarks.org.
Saturday, June 4
4:30 pm
National Abolitionist Hall of Fame and Museum will host a special introduction and reception for a new exhibit entitled Changing America; The Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and the March on Washington, 1963. Tim McLaughlin, PhD, will give an introduction to the display followed by a reception. There is no charge for this event. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.peterborony.org.
Saturday, June 4
7:00 pm
National Abolitionist Hall of Fame and Museum will host a special Opening Program, Emancipation Music: Lyrics and Songs of 1863 & 1963. Hugh C. Humphreys and Max Smith will present and perform for the event celebrating the new Changing America; The Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and the March on Washington, 1963 exhibit. There is no charge for this event. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.peterborony.org.
Monday, June 6
6:00 pm
Oneida County Historical Society will host a special book signing for author Bob Cudmore who will share his new book Lost Mohawk Valley. The book is a collection of humorous and touching stories of life in the Mohawk Valley. There is no charge for this event. For more information, visit www.oneidacountyhistory.org or call 315-735-3642.
Tuesday, June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Madison County Historical Society will host a Farmer’s Market on Cottage lawn. The market features fresh local, seasonal produce, pastured meats, cheeses, dog treats, maple products, soaps, candles, breads, herbs, baked goods, salsas, jam, hops, ice cream, candy, popcorn, wine and more from more than 20 vendors. Special events are planned each week as well. For more information, visit www.mchs1900.org.
* Friday, June 10
6:30 pm
Morrisville Public Library welcomes Madison County Historian Matt Urtz who will present Madison County on Fire! Urtz will talk about some of the most prominent fires in the county’s history utilizing newspaper clippings and photos. There is no charge for this event. For more information, call 315-684-9130.
Saturday, June 11 and Sunday June 12
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Village of Peterboro will host the 24th Annual Civil War Weekend. Come and see a Civil War encampment by the 12th US & Civil War Heritage Foundation as well as special programs, exhibits, special demonstrations, tours and of course the famous chicken barbecue. For more information, visit http://civilwarweekend.sca-peterboro.org/.
Saturday, June 11
7:00 pm
Smithfield Community Center will host noted Abraham Lincoln Author & researcher Jason Emerson who will present The Lincoln Family in 1866. Emerson who has published multiple volumes including Giant in the Shadows: The Life of Robert T. Lincoln, Mary Lincoln’s Insanity: The Discovery of Her Lost Letters, The Assassination Letters and many more. For more information, visit http://civilwarweekend.sca-peterboro.org/.
Sunday, June 12
9:00 am until 4:00
Oneida Community Mansion House will host their annual Strawberry Festival. Come and enjoy the fun with a flea market starting at 9:00 am hosted by the Friends of the Mansion House. Interested in selling at the event, spaces are open to anyone for just $10!!! From 12:00 pm until 4:00 enjoy grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, and salt potatoes at the Mansion House Quadrangle along with live entertainment throughout the afternoon on the south lawn. Be sure to try the delicious strawberry shortcake prepared by the traditional Oneida Community recipe. Special presentations by Curator Tony Wonderly at 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm as well as guided tours throughout the afternoon. Admission to the Mansion House and presentations is $2. For more information, visit www.oneidacommunity.org or call 315-363-0745.
Monday, June 13
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Landmark Society of Utica will host A Sense of Place by Roger Chambers, an almanac of festivals that take place in the Mohawk Valley. The book provides a month by month survey of special events, landmarks, culture and diverse traditions. There is no charge for this event. Copies of the book will be available for purchase followed by a coffee reception. For more information, visit www.mohawkvalleyalmanac.com.
Monday, June 13
6:00 pm
Oneida County Historical Society will host a special presentation The Coney Island of Central New York: Sylvan Beach in its Heyday by author Jack Henke. Henke, author of four books about Oneida Lake History, will talk about “the Beach” during its heyday prior to 1900, sharing fun facts and photos from the past. There is no charge for this event. For more information, visit www.oneidacountyhistory.org or call 315-735-3642.
Thursday, June 16
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friends of Lorenzo will host their annual Garden Gala. Come and support the restoration of the historic Ellen Shipman designed gardens for an early summer celebration. Light hor d’oeuvres and wine will be served as well as a small silent auction and dinner raffle. For more information, visit www.friendsoflorenzo.org.
* June 17, June 18, June 24
6:00 pm
Onondaga Historical Association will host an Oakwood Anthology at Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse. Come and listen to compelling stories from those have passed and make their permanent resting placein the cemetery. Tours begin promptly at 6:00 pm and will start every 15 minutes until 7:15. Tickets are $10 for Onondaga Historical Association Members and $15 for non-members. For more information or to reserve a time please call 315-428-1864.
* Saturday, June 18
10:00 am
Erieville Nelson Heritage Society will have a special historic marker unveiling celebrating the Syracuse & Chenango Valley railroad. The marker is located at the former location of the water take, restored as part of an Eagle Scout project a few years ago. The dedication will feature special railroad speakers, light refreshments and more. The sign was made possible by a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. It will be placed adjacent to the Town of Nelson garage on Dugway Road in Erieville. For more information, call Jim Georges at 315-662-7729.
Saturday, June 18
2:00 pm
National Abolitionist Hall of Fame and Museum will host Remembering the March on Washington. Tim McLaughlin, PhD, will host the day with personal accounts, pictures and newspaper reports on the event from 1963. There is no charge for this event. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.peterborony.org.
Sunday, June 19
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
MG Car Club of Central New York will host the 13th annual Eurocar – European Motorcar and Motorbike Show at the Lorenzo State Historic Park in Cazenovia. The show is the largest European car and motorbike event in central new York. Dash plaques will be provided to the first 200 entrants. Entrant Door prizes, music and food vendors as well. Spectators can come for free. For more information, visit http://cny.mgcarclub.com.
Monday, June 20
7:00 pm
New Woodstock Regional Historical Society will host a special presentation by Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz entitled 19th Century Factories Along Chittenango Creek.” Come and learn about the early industry along the creek from Cazenovia to Chittenango Falls. There is no charge for this event. For more information, call 315-366-2453.
Saturday, June 25
2:00 pm
National Abolitionist Hall of Fame will host two special presentations. Ary J. Lamme PhD will present Spaces of Enslavement/Spaces of Freedom followed by Norman K. Dann, PhD who will present Spaces of Freedom at Gerrit Smith Estate: A Tour. There is no charge for this event. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.peterborony.org.
Sunday, June 26th
2:00 pm
Historic Oakwood Cemetery Preservation will host a special tour entitled Iconography of Death: Funeral Signs and Symbols of Oakwood. Sue Greenhagen will lead the tour highlighting how headstones and monuments are often a story unto themselves. The tour will start at the Chapel on the west side of the cemetery. Tours are given rain or shine but cancelled for thunder/lighting. There is no cost for the event but donations are accepted. For more information, call Sue Greenhagen at 315-684-3418.
Thursday, June 30
7:00 pm
Lorenzo State Historic Site will host a special presentation of Shakespeare on the Lawn performing Romeo & Juliet. Six actors from the Red House Arts Center will utilize only a costume rack and trunk of props. The performance is free and weather dependent. For more information, visit www.lorenzony.org or call Diane Voss at 315-655-3200, extension 100.
