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August 2019
History Ride- “Riding Through The Bristol Hills”
Celebrating our Agricultural Heritage, the Anniversary of National Prohibition, and 200 years of Local History and Culture. This self guided tour begins at 4:30pm at the OCHS Museum. 55 North Main St., Canandaigua. Wind up your tour enjoying some unique specialties of the area in music & food, as you dine together at Brews and Brats at Arbor Hill, in Bristol Springs. (see menu) August 23, 2019 $25/person Reservations & Additional info: 585-394-4975 more info on facebook, Ontario County Historical…
Find out more »John North Willys Bike Rally
The Ontario County Historical Society is proud to announce a family fitness happening. The 3rd Annual John North Willys Bicycle Rally will be held, Sunday August 25th 9:00 AM. in Cheshire – Canandaigua NY. The riders will depart from the Cheshire Union at 9am but the event will start at 8 am with registration, information tables and an on-site bike shop representative to help with last minute adjustments and tire pressure checks and inflation. Take your choice. A 12 mile…
Find out more »September 2019
Ontario County Genealogical Society Meeting
Program: Introduction to Wills & Probate Records Speaker: Sara Greenleaf Free & Open to the public
Find out more »Ont. Co. Arts Council Readers Theater
Performance of "Zelda". Friday Evening Sept. 13 & Saturday afternoon Sept. 14. Visit www.ocarts.org for additional information
Find out more »Treasures Out Of the Attic Drop Off Day
Drop off at Museum 11-3
Find out more »Treasures Out Of The Attic Drop Off Day
Drop off for OCHS auction 11-3 @ Museum
Find out more »October 2019
Ontario County Genealogical Society Meeting
Program: House History of a Cottage on Canandaigua LAke Speaker: Larry Naukam free & Open to the public
Find out more »“Captivating Light”
New Exhibit by Ontario County Arts Council opens in North Gallery 1-3 pm Free
Find out more »Arts Council presents: Kids Fall Festival
Sponsored by the Ontario County Arts Council..additional information at www.ocarts.org
Find out more »“Speakeasy”
Fundraiser for Ontario County Historical Society Location : Warfields in Clifton Springs Party in 1920's style- dress up in your favorite "Gatsby Era" costume. Dinner is included Take part in a "Who Done -It" by the Acme Mystery Co. SAVE THE DATE & stay tuned for additional information
Find out more »Small Treasures Out of the Attic Fundraiser
We all have things our aunt, grandmother, mother passed down to us, that we really don’t know what to do with; or maybe you have downsized? Here is a good chance for you to put that piece you no longer need to good use. Building on their success at the 2018 Art out of the Attic fund Raising event, The Ontario County Historical Society will add a twist and will hold a live auction on Saturday, October 26. This year…
Find out more »November 2019
Ontario County Genealogical Society Meeting
Program: "Strategies for Conducting Oral History Interviews" Speaker: Aaron Mumby, PennYan Academy Librarian & Coach; Steve Mumby, Town of Gorham Historical Society Free & Open to the public
Find out more »Trains, Trees, & Treats
Holiday Event for all ages, sponsored by the Ontario County Arts Council Stay tuned for additional information at www.ocarts.org
Find out more »December 2019
Ontario County Genealogical Society Meeting
6:00 PM - "Christmas Social" with dish to pass.( bring your own place settings) 7:30 PM - Round table of members- Sharing their genealogy finds and brickwalls. Free & Open to the public
Find out more »February 2020
Ontario County Genealogical Society Meeting
Progam: "The Last Surviving NY State Revolutionary Pensioner" Speaker: Barb Hill, OCGS president
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