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2008 Calendar of Events
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| Saturday, March 15 | Genealogy Workshop 9 am - 4 pm |
| Tuesday, March 25 | Organizing Ancestral Information, 7 pm - 7:50 pm, 1833 Hamilton Street (Flat), Penn Yan |
| Wednesday, March 26 | Finding Records, 7 pm - 7:50 pm, 1833 Hamilton Street(Flat), Penn Yan |
| Wednesday, April 9 | History Luncheon Series held at Essenhaus at Noon: “The Penn Yan, Keuka Park and Branchport Electric Railway” by Chuck Mitchell. An important early mode of transportation between Penn Yan and Branchport, Chuck Mitchell has assembled a brief history and pictures that will delight those who enjoy local history and transportation. Reservations required. |
| Tuesday, April 1 | Organizing Ancestral Information, 7 pm - 7:50 pm, 1833 Hamilton Street (Flat), Penn Yan |
| Wednesday, April 2 | Finding Records, 7 pm - 7:50 pm, 1833 Hamilton Street(Flat), Penn Yan |
| Saturday, April 3 | YCGHS Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, First Presbyterian Church, Penn Yan, Noon. Free. All friends and volunteers are invited. Reservations by March 31st. |
| Tuesday, April 8 | Organizing Ancestral Information, 7 pm - 7:50 pm, 1833 Hamilton Street (Flat), Penn Yan |
| Wednesday, April 9 | Finding Records, 7 pm - 7:50 pm, 1833 Hamilton Street(Flat), Penn Yan |
| Saturday, April 12 | And every 2nd Saturday of the month, Genealogy Group meeting at Underwood Research Center, 10 am - noon. All invited. Free. |
| Tuesday, April 15 | Organizing Ancestral Information, 7 pm - 7:50 pm, 1833 Hamilton Street (Flat), Penn Yan |
| Wednesday, April 16 | Finding Records, 7 pm - 7:50 pm, 1833 Hamilton Street(Flat), Penn Yan |
| Tuesday, April 22 | Organizing Ancestral Information, 7 pm - 7:50 pm, 1833 Hamilton Street (Flat), Penn Yan |
| Wednesday, April 23 | Finding Records, 7 pm - 7:50 pm, 1833 Hamilton Street(Flat), Penn Yan |
| Tuesday, April 29 | Organizing Ancestral Information, 7 pm - 7:50 pm, 1833 Hamilton Street (Flat), Penn Yan |
| Wednesday, April 30 | Finding Records, 7 pm - 7:50 pm, 1833 Hamilton Street(Flat), Penn Yan |
| Saturday, May 10 | And every 2nd Saturday of the month, Genealogy Group meeting at Underwood Research Center, 10 am - noon. All invited. Free. |
| Wednesday, May 21 | History Luncheon Series held at Essenhaus at noon: “Yates County’s Admiral: Frank H. Schofield,” by Rich MacAlpine. Many readers wait anxiously the continued series in these pages, “From the Schofield Letters.” Having deciphered over 3000 letters from this vast Society collection, Rich promises another riveting chapter in military life with “Frank." Reservations required. |
| Saturday, May 24 | YCGHS Chicken Bar-B-Q at Lyons Bank, 11 am – 4 pm |
| Wednesday, May 28 | Historic Day Trip: Rochester, NY . George Eastman House, Campbell – Whittlesey House, & Rochester High Falls historic area. $70 includes transportation, admissions and lunch. |
| Saturday, June 14 | And every 2nd Saturday of the month, Genealogy Group meeting at Underwood Research Center, 10 am - noon. All invited. Free. |
| Wednesday, June 25 | “A History of Watkins Glen, the Gorge,” by John Potter. Rescheduled from March. An informative and interesting photo-lecture is a result of John Potter’s 20 year collection of history and images of the Glen. John includes many never before known information events about this famous area attraction. |
| Saturday, July 12 | And every 2nd Saturday of the month, Genealogy Group meeting at Underwood Research Center, 10 am - noon. All invited. Free. |
| Saturday, July 12 | YCGHS at the Windmill. All day, rain or shine. 50-50 raffles, nice things to buy. Supporting the museum programs. |
| Sunday, July 27 | Keuka Lake History Boat Tour. Details forthcoming. |
| Saturday, August 9 | And every 2nd Saturday of the month, Genealogy Group meeting at Underwood Research Center, 10 am - noon. All invited. Free. |
| Saturday, August 16 | Come to the Underwood Museum in Penn Yan to enjoy “A Night at the Museum”. Bill Thompson, featured teller of tales on the DVD Memories of Keuka Lake, will be regaling those gathered with Keuka Lake lore. View our current exhibit: From Steamboat Landing to State Park: Public Access to the Finger Lakes, and enjoy great conversation. Wine and light refreshments will be served. No Charge! 6 pm - 8 pm |
| Thursday, August 21 | Paul Moyer will discuss his much acclaimed book, “Wild Yankees”. The book focuses on the battles along Pennsylvania’s frontier border during the American Revolution. Paul holds a Ph.D. in History and teaches at SUNY Brockport. This event is free and open to the public! 4 pm |
| Saturday, August 23 | Yates County Genealogical and Historical Society’s annual yard sale starts at 9AM between the Oliver House and Underwood Museums; 107 Chapel St., Penn Yan. Get Great Buys and help preserve Yates County History! 9 am |
| Tuesday, September 9 | Organizing Ancestral Information - Record keeping & research logs: paper and/or electronic? 7 - 8:00 pm, 1833 Hamilton (Flat) Street |
| Wednesday, September 10 | Finding Records - Family search & other searchable databases. 7 - 8:00 pm, 1833 Hamilton (Flat) Street |
| Saturday, September 13 | And every 2nd Saturday of the month, Genealogy Group meeting at Underwood Research Center, 10 am - noon. All invited. Free. |
| Tuesday, September 16 | Organizing Ancestral Information - Personal Ancestral File (PAF) geneaology database for home computers (PAF software installed for free on your computer). 7 - 8:00 pm, 1833 Hamilton (Flat) Street |
| Wednesday, September 17 | Finding Records - Family history library catalog. 7 - 8:00 pm, 1833 Hamilton (Flat) Street |
| Saturday, September 20 | Genealogy Record Preservation Class, 9 am - 1:30 pm. 4 1/2 hours of preservation examples, hardware, software, digital imaging & demonstrations of scanning, photo editing, archival. Please call 536-7318 to register or for more information. No cost. Location TBD. |
| Tuesday, September 23 | Organizing Ancestral Information - PAF birth/christening, marriage, death entry & documentation. 7 - 8:00 pm, 1833 Hamilton (Flat) Street |
| Wednesday, September 24 | Finding Records - Vital records; church & cicvil. 7 - 8:00 pm, 1833 Hamilton (Flat) Street |
| Saturday, September 27 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm the Oliver House Museum of the Yates County Genealogical and Historical Society will be open as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day. A celebration of culture, learning and the dissemination of knowledge, Museum Day reflects the spirit of the Smithsonian magazine. Come take a tour! Learn about the Oliver family’s history and see their possessions. View our Native American Exhibit! Learn about Jemima Wilkinson, the first American born female religious leader and view that exhibit. Entrance is free. |
| Tuesday, September 30 | Organizing Ancestral Information - PAF enhanced documentation using photo & record imates. 7 - 8:00 pm, 1833 Hamilton (Flat) Street |
| Wednesday, October 1 | Finding Records - Census records. 7 - 8:00 pm, 1833 Hamilton (Flat) Street |
| Tuesday, October 7 | Organizing Ancestral Information - PAF printing family group sheets, pedigrees, books & lists. 7 - 8:00 pm, 1833 Hamilton (Flat) Street |
| Wednesday, October 8 | Finding Records - Census records continued. 7 - 8:00 pm, 1833 Hamilton (Flat) Street |
| Saturday, October 11 | And every 2nd Saturday of the month, Genealogy Group meeting at Underwood Research Center, 10 am - noon. All invited. Free. |
| Saturday, October 11 | Walk Through Yates County History, 8th annual cemetery tour and reenactment at the Lakeview Cemetery in Penn Yan. Co-sponsored by The Penn Yan Public Library, the Yates County Genealogical and Historical Society, and Pennsylvania Yankee Theater Company. This year’s 'visitors' from Yates past include Medal of Honor winner and Civil War soldier Morris Brown, cabbage huckster and accused-but-never-proven cat burglar Nate Norcutt, and Rear Admiral Frank Schofield, commander of the Pacific Fleet in the 1930s. From 2 - 4 pm. Tickets are $5/person, $15/family and are available at the L. Caroline Underwood Museum, 107 Chapel St., Penn Yan or the library or at the gate on program day; 315-536-6114 for details. |
| Tuesday, October 14 | Organizing Ancestral Information - PAF database maintenance, preservation, portability. 7 - 8:00 pm, 1833 Hamilton (Flat) Street |
| Wednesday, October 15 | Finding Records - Research strategy & example. 7 - 8:00 pm, 1833 Hamilton (Flat) Street |
| Wednesday, October 15 | History Luncheon Series continues with John Creamer’s talk “Driving in Our Shorts”. A collection of tales and photographs about some of the odd, visionary, and eminently practical products that have been made right here in Yates County. The History Luncheon series takes place at Noon at the Essenhaus, 1300 Route 14A, Penn Yan. To make reservations to attend, please call 315-536-7318 . Tickets are $12.00 each and include lunch. |
| Thursday, October 23 | Grape History Train Ride round trip from Himrod to Watkins Glen and back boarding at 1:30 for a two and a half hour excursion. This trip will be both relaxing and great fun! We’ll be accompanied by live musicians, and taste great wines and fall finger foods. There’ll be historical narration and a special event for the youngsters. This is a wonderful opportunity to meld fun and education into a great family outing. Tickets are $35 per adult and $15 per child. A maximum of 100 tickets will be sold so don’t wait! Call YCGHS at 315-536-7318 for additional information and reservations or call the Dundee Area Historical Society at 607-243-7047. This event is co-sponsored by Yates County Genealogical and Historical Society, the Dundee Area Historical Society and the Finger Lakes Railway. |
| Saturday, November 8 | And every 2nd Saturday of the month, Genealogy Group meeting at Underwood Research Center, 10 am - noon. All invited. Free. |
| Thursday, November 20 | YCGHS Annual Meeting |
| Friday, December 5 | Starshine and Holiday Open House at Oliver House and L. Caroline Underwood Museums 5 pm – 8 pm. |
| Saturday, December 13 | And every 2nd Saturday of the month, Genealogy Group meeting at Underwood Research Center, 10 am - noon. All invited. Free. |
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Yates County Genealogical & Historical Society, Inc. 107 Chapel Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 Phone 315.536.7318 | Fax 315.536.0976 ycghs@yatespast.org Thursday, September 18, 2008 | Copyright © 2008 |