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...]
Civil Heroine to be Recognized During Veteran’s Day Service in Fredonia
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...]
