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2012 Calendar of Events |
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| Friday, February 17 7:00 p.m. |
Paul Garrett, “Dean of American Winemakers” History Program. John Barden will present a program on his great grandfather, Paul Garrett, his family and their impact on Yates County and winemaking. John has many photos to share as a follow up to the Yatespast article about Garrett. The presentation will be held in the basement of the Penn Yan United Methodist Church at 7 pm. To register to attend, call YCGHS at 315 536-7318. A $5.00 donation is suggested. |
| Thursday, March 1 7:00 p.m. |
Architecture in a Small Town. Learn more about the lovely historic architecture all around the area in a presentation by Yates County Historian Fran Dumas based on the new book, "Architecture in a Small Town." Penn Yan's historic district has preserved many buildings which exemplify various forms of architecture. Presentation will be held in the Oliver House Museum parlors at 7 pm. $5 donation is suggested. |
| Saturday, March 17 5:00 p.m. |
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Join us for an evening of good food, informative presenters and great music. Folks will enjoy a traditional Irish buffet dinner at Sarassin’s on the Lake, Lake St., Penn Yan. After dinner, Mike Leavy and Mike Gleason will present a program on the roles of the Irish in the Civil War from Union and Confederate perspectives. For the remainder of the evening, The Sons of the Gael Irish band from Buffalo will perform all your favorite Irish tunes and some originals of their own. Tickets for the entire evening are $30 each. Dinner is served at 5 pm with program and music to follow. Seating is limited so get your tickets by March 10 by calling (315) 536-7318. |
| Thursday, April 26 Noon |
Robert Green Ingersoll brown bag lunch program. He was a Civil War veteran, American political leader, and orator during the Golden Age of Freethought, noted for his broad range of culture and his defense of agnosticism. Find out more about this interesting man and the museum in his honor in Dresden, Yates County! Tom Flynn of Amherst, NY will present the program which will be held at Penn Yan United Methodist Church basement. Dessert and cold drink will be provided. $10.00 each. Sign up in advance by calling the Yates County Genealogical and Historical Society. |
| Saturday, May 26 11:00 a.m. until sold out |
Chicken Barbeque don’t miss this fun and delicious event which benefits the YCGHS!! Look for us at the Lyons National Bank parking lot on Liberty Street in Penn Yan. |
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