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May 17 at 2:00 p.m. - in the Fisher Meeting Room at the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street
- Pittsford.
"Architecture
of James H. Johnson"
Speakers: Christopher Brandt and Katie Comeau
During
his career in Rochester,
architect James Johnson was
acclaimed for several of
his unusual designs, including
the Liberty Pole, the "Mushroom House," Temple Sinai and St. John the Evangelist Church in the town of Greece.
Christopher Brandt and Katie Comeau spent 18 months exploring Johnson's
work and will share what they learned in this talk featuring new and
old photographs of Johnson's projects.
No
registration required.
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 Sunday,
February 9 at 2:00 p.m. - in the Fisher Meeting Room at the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street
- Pittsford.
"Buffalo
Soldiers"
Speakers: Bing Reaves, Danny Wyatt & Charlie
Price
Following
the long and bloody Civil War,
Congress passed legislation to
reorganize the military for peacetime
service. An historic part of this
law called for the formation of
two African-American cavalry regiments,
the 9th and 10th, that became known
as the Bufalo Soldiers. Join Bing
Reaves and other members of Penning-Moye
VFW Post 9251 to learn about the long and storied history of the Buffalo Soldiers.
No registration required.
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Sunday,
December 15 at 2:00 p.m. - in the Fisher Meeting Room at the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street
- Pittsford.
"Christmas
in Williamsburg"
Speaker: Christine Simons
Stroll
through the streets of historic
Williamsburg to see the timeless
charm of the three-hundred-year
tradition of holiday wreaths
and learn about classic holiday
events in this historic town.
No registration required.
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 Tuesday,
December 3 "CANDLELIGHT NIGHT" 
from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Village of Pittsford.
Stop
by Historic Pittsford's Little House, 18 Monroe Avenue,
for treats and a visit with Mrs. Claus. (Audrey Johnson)
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Sunday, November 3 from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. - in the Pioneer Burying Ground located at 210 Mendon Road, south of the Village
at the intersection of South Main Street
and Mendon Road; participants may park
at the United Church of Pittsford (123
South Main Street, corner of Sunset
Boulevard) and walk or use a free shuttle
to the cemetery.
VOICES
FROM THE PAST: A WALKING TOUR
Ever
wonder who was the first Town Supervisor of Pittsford? Are
you curious about Pittsford's founding families and some
of its famous citizens of the past? Residents and youth actors
will bring Pittsford's history alive at Historic Pittsford's "Voices from the Past" walking tour. This entertaining and uniquely informative program is suitable
for the whole family.
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 Sunday,
October 6 at 2:00 p.m. - in the Fisher Meeting Room at the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street
- Pittsford.
Architecture
Scavenger Hunt: Are YOU a Sleuth?
Speaker:
Audrey Maxfield Johnson
AFTER
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 you can pick up an Architectural Scavenger Hunt poster at the Pittsford Community
Library, Historic Pittsford’s
Little House (18 Monroe Avenue)
or download it by clicking here.
Take
a walk in the village and see if
you can identify the addresses of
the structures shown in the photos
on the scavenger hunt poster. Just a quick hint…the answers will be found on or around buildings in the village.
Record
the addresses of the structures below
each photo and bring the completed
hunt to the Pittsford Community Library's
Fisher Meeting Room on Sunday, October
6 at 2:00pm, where Pittsford Town
and Village Historian Audrey Johnson
will discuss the structures. Come
join the fun! This programis designed
for all ages and is sponsored by
Historic Pittsford.
No
registration required.
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 Monday,
September 23 at 7:00 p.m. - in the Fisher Meeting Room at the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street
- Pittsford.
"Preservation
in Today's World"
Speaker: Wayne Goodman
Historic
preservation relates to the future as much as it relates to the
past. Learn the basics of historic preservation, as well as the
challenges and impacts of preservation in today’s world.
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by Wayne Goodman, Executive Director
of the Landmark Society of Western
New York, one of the nation’s oldest
and most active preservation organizations. No registration required.
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Thursday,
July 18 at 5:00 p.m - King's Bend Park - 170 West Jefferson Road - Pittsford
MEMBERS
ONLY PLEASE
Click here for photos of the event
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 Sunday,
May 19 at 2:00 p.m. - in the Fisher Meeting Room at the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street
- Pittsford.
"Celebrating
Historic Pittsford’s Little House
and the Village Hall"
Join
us as Pittsford Town and Village
Historian Audrey Johnson shares
the story of Historic Pittsford's
Little House, which is celebrating
its 200th anniversary this year.
Did you know the Little House
has housed a lawyer's office,
bakery and travel agency in its
200 years? Today, this structure,
located at 18 Monroe Avenue,
is home to Historic Pittsford.
Audrey
will also discuss the Pittsford Village
Hall, 21 North Main Street. The building
has been a private home and was also
the Pittsford Library for many years.
Step inside to see the beautiful
stained glass windows and to see
a portrait of Charles Hastings Wiltsie,
who was born in the house in 1859.
No
registration required.
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 Tuesday,
December 4 "CANDLELIGHT NIGHT"
from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Village of Pittsford.
Be
sure to visit the Little House on Candlelight Night! The house will be aglow with Christmas lights and smiling
faces as we welcome visitors in for treats, history
and a special visit from Mrs. Claus. There will also
be an opportunity for some Pittsford themed holiday
shopping on the front porch of the Little House.
Shop
from our gifts selection of books, posters, postcards, note cards, bags, Pittsford/Erie Canal sweatshirt and our brand NEW Pittsford jigsaw puzzles!
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 Monday,
November 19 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. - in the Fisher Meeting Room at the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street
Pittsford.
"New
York’s Dutch Roots"
The
Dutch colony of New Netherland was first settled in 1624, and
was surrendered to the English in 1664. This talk presented by
OSHER speaker Top Lathrop gives a history of New Netherland,
and examines how the Dutch legacy in New York influenced what
America would become in the nineteenth century. Open to the public.
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Wednesday,
November 7 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. - in the Fisher Meeting Room at the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street
- Pittsford.
"The
Rise of the Big Three (Kodak, Xerox, Bausch & Lomb)"
As
recently as the 1980s, one of every three workers in Rochester
was employed by Eastman Kodak, Xerox, or Bausch & Lomb. These Big Three became not only the basis for most of the city and regional
economy, they also became central to Rochester’s identity. They
meant something nationally as well. These three companies recognized
nationally, and internationally, dominated their industries to
such an extent that they resulted in new words and expressions
that were universally recognized.
No registration
required.
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 Sunday,
November 4 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Fisher Meeting Room at the Pittsford Community Library
24 State Street - Pittsford.
Barn
Building Legacy of J. T. Wells & Sons
With
no formal training as an architect, John Talcott Wells,
Sr., a native of Wheatland, New York, patented an innovative
arched truss system in 1889. Freed of the obstacles previously
presented by post and beam construction, farmers could
roll their hay wagons directly inside a Wells Barn, drastically
improving their efficiency.
Today,
fewer than fifty Wells Barns, spread mostly throughout
Western New York, are still standing – serving as “sentinels
of the past.” The Wells Barn Legacy Project’s goals are to bring about greater awareness to
the history and architecture of J.T. Wells and Sons
and the need to document and preserve the remaining
barns.
Presented by Katie Andres,
Wells Barn Legacy Project Coordinator and Barbara Chapman,
Wheatland Town Historian and Dick Thomas, Photographer.
Co-sponsored by Historic Pittsford and the Pittsford
Community Library. Open to the public.
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 Monday,
October 29 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Fisher Meeting Room at the Pittsford Community Library 24 State Street -
Pittsford.
"The
History of Pittsford's Cobblestone Academy" and its creator, Samuel Lee Crump, highlights the region's unique architectural
legacy as well as the life of one of the village's early residents.
Crump came from England to America in 1842, the year the schoolhouse
was built. Responding to an advertisement, Crump walked from Rochester
to Pittsford, was hired for the job and the rest is a fascinating
story. Samuel Crump’s great great-granddaughter, Joni Mack Monroe,
will be presenting this talk.
Refreshments provided by Historic Pittsford. No
Registration required.
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 Monday,
October 22 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Fisher Meeting Room at the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street
- Pittsford.
"The
Fox Sisters and Modern Spiritualism" In the winter of 1848, the Fox family began to hear mysterious rappings in their
new Hydesville, NY, home. Maggie, 15, and Kate Fox, 11, began to communicate
with the source of the sounds.
The
sisters went on to perform séances around the country,
became 19th-century celebrities, and brought about
a new religion in spiritualism. Tracy Murphy, curator
and custodian of the Fox Sisters Hydesville Memorial
Park in Wayne County, will share their story and
its connection to modern spiritualist beliefs. Open to the public.
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 Sunday,
October 14 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
In the Fisher Meeting Room at the Pittsford Community Library
24 State Street - Pittsford.
"My
‘Amazing’ Uncle Mike"
October is National Family
History Month! Join Stephan Clarke, a long-time genealogist and member of
several local and national genealogical societies, to hear an amazing story
based on his genealogical research. He will trace the story of a relative
who came to the US in 1895, fought in the Spanish American War, the Philippines
Insurrection, the Boxer Rebellion, and chased Pancho Villa along the Mexican
border, all before becoming a U.S. citizen! Uncle Mike then fought in WWl
and later retired and earned a Purple Heart for his work in China. No registration required.
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 Corning
Museum of Glass GlassBarge and the
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum's Lois McClure:
Saturday & Sunday
August 25-26 at the Port of Pittsford.Arts
and the humanities come together in the 2018 Glass
Barge Tour, as Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (LCMM)’s
canal schooner Lois McClure partners with Corning
Museum of Glass (CMoG) on a four-month journey to
celebrate the 150th anniversary of glassmaking coming
to Corning, NY.
Click here for
details.
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Annual
Meeting & Kick-Off Celebration for
200 years of The Little House
Sunday July 22 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in "Monroe's
Restaurant"
(formerly the historic Spring House) at 3001 Monroe Avenue.
Cash Bar, Buffet Supper, Annual Meeting and MORE.
Please R.S.V.P. by July 14 with your payment of $25 / person to:
Historic Pittsford 18 Monroe Ave Pittsford 14534
(Attend
the festivities and then become a Member!)
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 COME
SHARE YOUR IDEAS!!
Saturday,
June16 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am in the First Presbyterian
Church - Fellowship Meeting Hall at 21 Church Street
"Village
of Pittsford Community Forum for the 2019 Comprehensive
Plan & Zoning Code Update".
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Learn
about the Comprehensive Planning and Zoning Code
update processes
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Meet
the Steering Committee members and consultant team
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Participate
in brainstorming sessions
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Offer
your suggestions
COME
HELP US PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR VILLAGE!!
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ACHITECTURAL
SCAVENGER HUNT April 15 - May 31
(Do
you enjoy being a sleuth?)
Historic
Pittsford is sponsoring an intriguing
contest...
Pick
up an Architectural Scavenger Hunt poster
at the Pittsford Community Library, Historic
Pittsford’s Little House (18 Monroe Avenue).
Take a walk in the village and see if
you can identify the addresses of the
structures shown in the photos on the
scavenger hunt poster.
Entries
must be received by May 31st, 2018
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 Pittsford officials planned a wistful farewell on Monday, April 23 for the town’s
iconic 200-year-old copper beech tree that had been used
as the town logo for many years. It was cut down on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.
Unfortunately,
the tree had a serious fungus, Kretzschmaria deusta, which
caused so much decay that the inside was mostly hollow. The structural
damage was so extensive that the tree became a safety
hazard. With the
hope of saving the deciduous behemoth, two tree experts
were called in to examine the tree and assess the situation.
They recommended removal.
On a happier note, saplings
have been sprouted from cuttings of the old tree. A Wayne County
nursery has been commissioned to grow the cuttings and when
large enough, plant them around Pittsford in an homage to the iconic
beech tree. Because the soil in Copper Beech Park will remain con-taminated,
no new copper beech tree can be planted there in the
future.
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"Around and about an Historic Village"
Alex Kone, Assistant Director of the Genesee Transportation Council,
will speak to these timely issues. This is the third timely issue in the Village Topics Speakers Forum, co-sponsored by
Pittsford Village Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and Historic Pittsford.
Tuesday, March 13 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fisher Meeting Room
at the Pittsford Community Library located at 24 State Street.
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 Wednesday,
February 7 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fisher Meeting
Room at the Pittsford Community Library located at 24 State
Street.
"A
Model for the Future:
A 200-Year-Old Village in the 21st Century"
Maria Furgiuele, executive director of the Community Design Center of Rochester
(CDCR), will offer her perspective on design and planning
strategies based on New Urbanism Principles for the Village's
future.
This
is the second talk in the Village Topics Speakers Forum,
co-sponsored by Pittsford Village Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and
Historic Pittsford.
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 Wednesday,
January 10 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fisher Meeting
Room at the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street.
"Historic
Preservation in the 21st Century: What Will Pittsford
Look Like in 10 Years?"
Wayne
Goodman, executive director of the Landmark Society of Western New
York, will explore ways that towns and villages such as Pittsford
can protect unique architectural and landscape heritage while engaging
in planning practices that foster economically healthy, livable, and
sustainable communities.
No
registration required. A reception will follow the talk
with an opportunity to meet the presenter.
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 Tuesday,
December 5 "CANDLELIGHT NIGHT" from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Village of Pittsford.
You
are invited to meet Mrs. Claus who will be waiting for
you at Historic Pittsford's Little House. Stop in to warm up, enjoy holiday cookies and cider, and view our historic
1819 two-room 'museum' that has been decorated especially
for the holidays.
Shop
from our gifts selection of books, posters, postcards, note cards, bags, Pittsford/Erie Canal sweatshirt and our brand NEW Pittsford jigsaw puzzles!
All
to benefit Historic Pittsford: Preserving Our Future
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 Sunday afternoon, October 29 “DAY OF THE DEAD” in the Pioneer Burying Ground
(Mile Post Cemetery - 210 Mendon Rd.)
You are invited to our annual re-enactment of The Day of the Dead, where Pittsford
luminaries from the distant past tell tales of their lives from the early years
of living in our community.
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 Tueday,
August 29 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. - in the Port of Pittsford
Park - 22 North Main Street - Pittsford
Lake Champlain Maritime
Museum's (LCMM's) replica 1862 canal schooner Lois McClure will be in port at the Port of Pittsford
Park in the village of Pittsford on Monday August 28 through
Wednesday August 30 during her 2017 Legacy Tour commemorating
the Erie Canal Bicentennial. The schooner began its tour
in the spring of this year and will continue its journey
into the fall, visiting ports along the Champlain and Erie
Canals. The tour marks the 200th anniversary of the Erie
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 Wednesday,
August 9 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. - in the Fisher Meeting Room
at the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street - Pittsford
Mossa Dance Presents: "Diamonds--Honoring
Great Women in History".
Mossa dancers will be honoring great women in history at the Pittsford Library!
They performed last year at the Rochester Fringe Festival and will be returning
in 2017. Dancers will bring the inspirational and compelling stories of Susan
B. Anthony, Audrey Hepburn, Malala Yousafzai and Cleopatra alive through
ballet and contemporary dance. Join us for this special program for all ages! Registration
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 Thursday,
July 20 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. - in the Fisher Meeting Room
at the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street - Pittsford
"Failure
Is Impossible—Costumed Portrayal of Susan B. Anthony"
Historic Pittsford invites you to meet Susan B. Anthony,
America's
champion for woman suffrage, eight years after she voted illegally. What
prompted her to appear in Congress every spring for 50 years and endure harsh
conditions on the campaign trail? What victories and setbacks did she encounter
along the way? Against a backdrop of 19th century images, Jeanne Gehret
portrays
a vibrant Anthony in period costume using many of the Open
to the public.
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 Thursday,
July 20 "Historic Participation in the VoteTilla"
In 1917, the New
York state constitution granted women the right to vote.
It was the first Eastern state to fully enfranchise women.
A weeklong navigational celebration of the 100th anniversary
of women's suffrage in New York will take place along the
Erie Canal from July 16 – 22.
The VoteTilla fleet will be sailing from Seneca Falls to Corn Hill in Rochester
with a concluding parade and celebration at the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
on Madison Street. On July 20, the packet boats will dock overnight at the
Port of Pittsford in the Village. Please join Historic Pittsford in greeting
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Wednesday, July
12 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. - in the Fisher Meeting Room at the
Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street - Pittsford
Historic Pittsford encourages
you to attend "Rochester POI (Persons of Interest)"
Inspired by Jim Memmott's D&C
series on Remarkable Rochesterians, Oser speaker , Bob Vukosic will share images,
sounds and stories about people who were part of Rochester's rich history. You will hear some interesting tidbits about our well known Rochesterians
and you may be surprised by the list of people with strong Rochester connections,
and the deeds and accomplishments of some of our lesser known citizens as well. Open to the public. |
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 Wednesday,
June 28 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. - in the Fisher Meeting Room
at the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street - Pittsford
"Building
the Erie Canal: The Deep Cut"
As the Erie Canal neared completion, the final push was to
make the Deep Cut through the Niagara Escarpment. Michael
McCarthy, President of Irish American
Cultural Institute, Rochester Chapter and local author, will examine the difficulties
the engineers faced and how the Irish laborers contributed in making the nearly
impossible task a reality. July 4, 2017 marks the Bicentennial Celebration
of the Erie Canal! Open
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THE DATE: Sunday June 11 at "Monroe's" 3001 Monroe Avenue (formerly the historic Spring House). We will have the entire
place to ourselves!
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details..
(MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE)
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Sunday, June
4 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. - in the Fisher Meeting Room at the
Pittsford Community Library
- 24 State Street - Pittsford
Historic Pittsford is proud
to support "Life in the Past Lane: History Along the Highways of NYS".
Whether day trips or week-long vacations, there are always
historic destinations on the horizon in New York State. 2017
marks the 200th anniversary of the beginning
of Erie Canal construction and 100 years of women's
suffrage. Join Lisa Wemett and Terry Mulee and explore homes of artists, authors,
and presidents all across our state. Open to the public. |
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 Wednesday,
May 17 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. - in the Fisher Meeting Room
at the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street - Pittsford
Historic Pittsford
presents "A Boy's Life in the Baby Boom: True Tales from Small Town America". Join former Pittsford resident James Herbert Smith's talk about growing up in the pre-digital age community of Pittsford. His memoir
is reminiscent of Huck Finn's boyhood, but in the place we call our “home town.” Open to the public.
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to read an excerpt
from the book)
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 Monday,
May 15 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. - in the Fletcher Steele Room
at the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street - Pittsford
Historic Pittsford is pleased to recommend "Bullets
and Ballots: Suffering and Suffrage on the Road to Freedom"
Meet Clara Barton, Susan B. Anthony, and some of their contemporaries. Was
their labor worth it? History is now telling us the answer. Join history enthusiast
Jerry Bennett as he shares on abolition, emancipation, and suffrage – while
drawing on his 50 years of Red Cross service. 2017 marks the 100th anniversary
of women's right to vote in NYS. Open to the public. |
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5 at 10:00 a.m. - Pittsford Cemetery located between East
Avenue and Washington Road - Pittsford
Walking Tour
of Pittsford Cemetery - Town & Village Historian Audrey Johnson and "Illuminated History" genealogist Vicki Profitt will discuss the history of Pittsford Cemetery and
the early residents buried there.
Participants are to meet at the cemetery flagpole. Please wear comfortable
shoes and be prepared for rain. Open
to the public.
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 Tuesday,
December 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in
the Village of Pittsford
“CANDLELIGHT NIGHT” - Stop by
the Little House, located at 18 Monroe Avenue, that will once
again
be
aglow
with holiday lights. Smiling faces welcome visitors
in
for treats, history and a special visit with Mrs. Claus.
P.S.
Bring
a camera to take a festive picture of your family with her.
And, while you are there, check out our newly
offered "Pittsford" sweatshirt that will be available for purchase
($40) just in time for
the winter season. (Proceeds
will be used to support Historic Pittsford.)
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 Sunday,
October 30 at 2 pm “DAY OF
THE DEAD” in
the Pioneer Burying Ground (Mile Post Cemetery)
Actors will portray the lives of Pittsford's
earliest settlers at gravesides throughout the cemetery. Hear the stories of
pioneers Stephen and Sarah Hincher Lusk and how they arrived
in this area. Meet Colonel Caleb Hopkins and learn why our town is named Pittsford,
and discover the incredible lives of other people who resided in our community
in its earliest days.
The Pioneer Burying Ground is located at 210 Mendon Road,
south of the Village at the intersection of South Main Street and Mendon Road;
participants may
park at the United Church of Pittsford (123 South Main Street, corner of
Sunset Boulevard) and use a free shuttle to the cemetery. An onsite reception
inside the Mile Post School will directly follow the tour, and light refreshments
will be served. Please dress for the weather. There is no fee for this program
and it is open to the public, but registration through the Town of Pittsford
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Thursday, October 13 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. -
Fisher Meeting Room in the Pittsford
Community Library - 24 State Street -
Pittsford
Psychic Highway: How the Erie Canal
Changed America
Michael Keene is the author of five previous books about
19th century New York history. The author of Folklore
and Legends of Rochester, Mr. Keene's
latest
book uncovers
how the
Erie
Canal opened
up
vital passageways that led to the advent of the major social,
political, and religious movements that swept through upstate
New York during the 19th century.
Michael Keene is also well known as the award-winning producer
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THE DATE: Sunday
July 17 starting at
3:00 p.m. Tom Grasso will be the guest speaker at "Monroe's" 3001
Monroe Avenue (formerly the historic Spring House). We
will have the entire place to ourselves!
Click the image ‹ for
details..
(MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE)
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May
21 at 10:00 a.m. - Pittsford Cemetery located between East
Avenue and Washington Road - Pittsford
Walking
Tour of Pittsford Cemetery -
Town & Village Historian Audrey Johnson and "Illuminated
History" genealogist Vicki Profitt will discuss
the history of Pittsford Cemetery and the early residents
buried there.
Participants are to meet at the cemetery flagpole.
Please
wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for rain.
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Sunday, May 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.-
Fisher Meeting Room in the Pittsford
Community Library - 24 State Street -
Pittsford
Images of Pittsford: Sharing the Stories of Our Community
Historic Pittsford is
pleased to present Pittsford Town and
Village Historian Audrey Maxfield Johnson
and "Illuminated History" genealogist Vicki Masters
Profitt for a presentation about our community's
heritage based on their book, "Images
of America - PITTSFORD".
Registration is required.
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Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 p.m. - Fisher Meeting
Room in the Pittsford Community Library - 24 State Street -
Pittsford
Hopkins Farm Historic
200th Anniversary Celebration - Historic
Pittsford presents a personal look at one of Pittsford's
founding families and the evolution of agriculture in our
community. Please stop by to visit farmer Mark Greene,
a descendent of 1812 war hero Col. Caleb Hopkins (who
gave Pittsford its name). Mark will share his family's
Pittsford heritage, along with photos and artifacts, and
answer your questions about our community's agricultural
beginning to farming in Pittsford today.
Click here to view the mailing postcard. No registration required. Refreshments
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Sunday, November 1 at 2 pm in the Pioneer
Burying Ground (Mile
Post Cemetery)
Historic Pittsford's "Day of the Dead" enactment.
Join us in the cemetery as actors portray the lives of Pittsford's
earliest settlers. Hear the stories of pioneers Stephen and Sarah Hincher
Lusk and
how they arrived in this area. Meet Colonel Caleb Hopkins and learn why our
town is named Pittsford, and discover the incredible lives of other people
who resided in our community in its earliest days.
The Pioneer Burying Ground
is located south of the village at the intersection of South Main Street
and Mendon Road. Please dress warmly. The event is free
and open to the public but registration through the Town
of Pittsford Recreation department is required. Click here to
login on their site and enroll for this "hauntingly" historic
tour.
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August 13 from 4:00 until 7:30 pm
Pittsford Village Farmers Market
N. Main St. entrance to the Library Parking lot with plenty
of easy parking at
Bank of America across from the Market.
Historic Pittsford & Friends of Pittsford Village
will co-sponsor a
"Jazz and Homegrown
Antiques
Roadshow" at the Pittsford Village Farmers Market.
Bring your family treasure and have it appraised by our experts.
Also bring your lawn chair and listen to the music that will start at 5:30
pm.
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 Historic Pittsford's Annual Meeting and
50th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, July 18 at Monroe's (the Spring House)
3001 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford
MEMBERS ONLY - $15.00 per person
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Wednesday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Pittsford
Library
Thomas Grasso
President of the Canal
Society of New York State
will speak on "The Erie
Canal - Close to home..."
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Tuesday, December 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.in
the Village of Pittsford
Candlelight Night -
Our own Little House, located at 18 Monroe Avenue, will
once again be aglow with
Christmas lights and smiling faces as we welcome visitors
in for treats, history and a special visit by Mrs. Claus. |
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Wednesday,
October 22 at 7:00 p.m.
in Northfield Lodge #426, 17 Church Street in
the Village of Pittsford
Murder and Mayhem in Mendon and Honeoye Falls
Join us for an evening of intrigue as Mendon Town Historian
Diane Ham and Honeoye Falls
Village Historian Lynne Menz
discuss and sign copies of their book, Murder
and Mayhem in Mendon and Honeoye Falls: Murderville” in
Victorian New York.
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Thursday, September 18 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Presented by the East Bloomfield Historical
Society;
8 South Avenue, East Bloomfield
"The Iroquois
Confederation in the 17th Century" -
History in our Backyard
Hear a discussion about the history of the early residents
of New York State: the Iroquois Confederacy, its origin,
lifestyle of its residents, their interaction with European
settlers, the Beaver Wars, and their influence on our American
character.
Presented by Harvey Limbeck, a Friends of Ganondagan volunteer.
Open to the public. Following
the presentation, a light refreshment will be served;
providing
a nice opportunity to talk with the speaker and members
of our extended community. |
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SAVE THE DATE: September 18 from
4:00 until 7:30 pm
Pittsford Village Farmers Market
N. Main St. entrance to the Library Parking lot
Historic Pittsford & Friends
of Pittsford Village will host a Homegrown Antiques Roadshow
at the
Pittsford Village Farmers Market.
Bring your family treasure
and have it appraised by our experts.
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Historic Pittsford's
Annual Meeting
Saturday,
July 12 at
5:00 p.m. at the Spring House
3001 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford
MEMBERS ONLY - $10.00 per person
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 Sunday,
April 27 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at the United
Church of Pittsford; on the corner of South Main Street
and Sunset Blvd.
Meet Pat Gorthy, Author of Peppermint Summer -
Historic Pittsford is pleased to welcome author Pat Gorthy,
who will be on hand to discuss and sign copies of her children's
book, Peppermint Summer.
The book tells the story of ten-year-old
Emily Taylor who travels on the Erie Canal from Rochester
to Lyons in 1860 to help her grandparents on their peppermint
farm.
The paperback book will be available for $10.80,
with cash or checks accepted.
This event is free and is open to the public. Donations to the
food cupboard will be gratefully accepted at the door.
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 Wednesday,
February 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the United
Church of Pittsford; on the corner of South Main Street and
Sunset Blvd
"Lawyer Lincoln's
Last Trial" -
In this first ever commercial presentation of the movie “Go
Down, Moses”, Historic Pittsford board member David
Minor portrays President Abraham Lincoln. The late Otis
Young wrote and produced the film featuring an imaginary
courtroom drama in which Abraham Lincoln went on trial
to defend his historical image as the Great Emancipator.
The movie was filmed in the 1990s in a courtroom of the
Ontario County Courthouse with a completely amateur cast.
Young asked David to play the Lincoln role, while he
himself played the judge.
Your donation of canned goods for the
Food Cupboard will be gratefully accepted at the door.
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Tuesday, December 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
in the Village of Pittsford
Candlelight Night - Join us at the Little
House for cookies, refreshments and Christmas Carols plus
Mrs. Claus will
greet and visit with children from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
This could be a great opportunity to take a family photo
for your holiday greeting card. |
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Saturday, November 2 at 4:00 p.m. at the Pioneer
Burial Grounds (click for image) located at the intersection
of South Main Street and Mendon Road
THE LIVING ARE INVITED...
to the resurrection of the Day of the Dead! Join us as we speak with the
spirits of War of 1812 hero Col. Caleb Hopkins, early Pittsford pioneer Stephen
Lusk,
brick maker Elihu Doud and
other fascinating citizens of early Pittsford.
PLEASE DRESS WARMLY! (and bring a flashlight - to avoid stepping on a buried
soul?)
This family-friendly event, sponsored
by Historic Pittsford, is free and open to the public. Immediately
following the tour, a reception, with
light refreshments, will be offered inside
the Mile Post School. Also, copies of Images
of America - PITTSFORD will
be available for purchase and the authors, Audrey Maxfield Johnson and
Vicki Masters Profitt, will be there to sign copies of the
book. |
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Sunday, July 14 at 5:00 p.m. at the 1842 Cobblestone
School/Masonic Hall
MEMBERS ONLY
Historic Pittsford Annual Meeting and Picnic at 17 Church Street, Pittsford
Village.
Reservations ARE required.
Please contact the Historic Pittsford Office by Thursday evening, July 11
by calling 381-2941 or click here to
send an email to historicpittsford@gmail.com.
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Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the United
Church of Pittsford; on the corner of South Main Street and
Sunset Blvd.
New York's "New
Frontier" -
Western New York in the late 18th century to 1835; 16
million acres west of Geneva. How it was surveyed, divided, found/sought/sold to pioneers?
And for how much? Who were the competing investors? What
was the Holland Land Company?
Guest Speaker, Bob
Kelly,
Historic Interpreter and President of the Middlebury Historical
Society of Wyoming
County will speak to these questions and tell us about
luminaries such as Robert Morris, Phelps and Gorham.
Open to the public. Admission: Please
bring a food donation for the Pittsford Food Cupboard. |
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Thursday, February 21 at 7:30
p.m.at the United
Church of Pittsford; on the corner of South Main Street and
Sunset Blvd.
Bob Marcotte -
Public Speaker, Field Trip Leader, Author and Retired
Democrat & Chronicle
Columnist will narrate his power-point presentation, “Rochester
Soldiers at Gettysburg” in
observance of the 150th anniversary of Gettysburg. Included
will be
a look at Rochester area soldiers
and regiments that were involved in every key part of
the famous battle…from the first stubborn resistance
by the cavalry on the first day, to Little Round Top
on the second, to Pickett's Charge on the third.
Open to the
public. Admission: Please
bring a food donation for the Pittsford Food Cupboard.
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Tuesday, December 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30
p.m.in the Village of Pittsford
Candlelight Night -
Cider and cookies will be available in the Little House
and Mrs. Claus will
welcome all the visiting youngsters. Bring your cameras
for a nice photo opportunity. |
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Saturday, November 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.in the Village of Pittsford
Junior League House Tour - Historic Pittsford
is pleased to welcome the Junior League of Rochester to
Pittsford as the JLR celebrates its 80th anniversary with
a 2012 House Tour in the village.
Six houses will be featured, in addition to the Pittsford
Village Hall and Historic Pittsford's
own Little House. Tickets are $25 each. For ticket sales
and other information about the JLR House Tour, please
visit their
website at www.jlroch.org. |
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Sunday, October 28 at 4:00 p.m. at the
Pioneer Burying Ground
Historic Pittsford's
4th Annual "Day of the
Dead" - We are resurrecting the Day of the
Dead! Join us as we speak with the spirits of brick maker
Elihu
Doud,
Civil War mother Jane Ann Patterson and other fascinating
citizens of early Pittsford as portrayed by Historic
Pittsford members.
Glover Perrin will make his first
appearance, as will several other new characters. Please
dress warmly and bring a flashlight. The Pioneer Burying
Ground is located at the intersection of South Main Street
and Mendon Road. This event is free, and open to the
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Thurday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the United
Church of Pittsford; on the corner of South Main Street and
Sunset Blvd.
For our first program of the 2012-2013 year, Historic Pittsford
is pleased to have former Town of Pittsford Supervisor, Collector,
Author and Publisher of Local History Paul M. Spiegel.
He
will delight you with his illustrated stories of "People
I Wish I Had Known"
Open to the public. Admission: Please
bring a food donation for the Pittsford Food Cupboard. |
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Sunday, July 15 at 5:00 p.m. at the home of
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Drake
MEMBERS ONLY
Historic Pittsford Annual Meeting and Picnic at 28 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford
Village.
Click here for additional information. |
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Thursday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. - Pittsford Community
Library - 24 State Street - Pittsford
Historic Pittsford
is proud to host a presentation by David McNellis,
the author of "Reflections on Big Spring,
a History of Pittsford and Western New York".
Please come meet David and listen as he describes his work
on Pittsford and Brighton's
history.
A
special welcome is extended to members of Historic Brighton;
our neighbors and partners in history.
Open to the public.
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Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day Parade
Historic Pittsford members are
invited to join in the parade. Participants should
plan to meet at Sutherland High School at 9:30 a.m.
Let's
have a good turnout. It's
great fun marching (strolling) through the Village to the
beat
of our local bands. Hope to see you there! |
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Thursday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal
Church - 36 South Main Street - Pittsford
Lynne Belluscio,
Director and Curator of the Le Roy Historical Society,
will visually document this fascinating tale and detail Henry's
path from upstate NY to Washington DC. Open to the
public. |
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Thursday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the United
Church of Pittsford; on the corner of South Main Street and
Sunset Blvd
"A
HOMEOWNER EDUCATIONAL FORUM ON WINDOWS"
With the increasing
emphasis on energy conservation and "going green", homeowners are being inundated
with ads encouraging the replacement of old windows.
Two experienced professionals will present information
on the design styles and energy value of old windows
when properly cared for.
Steve Jordan, author of "Rehab
Rochester: a Sensible Guide for Old-House Maintenance,
Repair and Rehabilitation" and contributing editor to
the Old-House Journal, will show the attendees materials
and demonstrate the various methods used to make windows
energy efficient and will answer ay questions that directly
relate to the attendee's properties . Virginia Searl,
engineer and architect of Bero Architects , will explain
rationals behind retaining old windows in several of
the firm's restoration projects.
Open to the public. Admission: Please
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Saturday & Sunday, March 17 & 18 from
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Shults Center on Nazareth College, 4245
East Ave. Pittsford
"Genesee Country Antique Dealer's Association
- Antique Fair". Historic Pittsford
will host a booth and display literature, Landmark
Society books and other historical items for
sale. Representatives will be able to assist
you in becoming
a member of Historic Pittsford. For details see www.antiquesrochesterny.com |
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Thursday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the United
Church of Pittsford; on the corner of South Main Street and
Sunset Blvd
"The
Lighthouses of the Port of Rochester"
Join FRED AMATO, current president of the Charlotte
Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society, as he presents
a history of the light stations that have existed on
the Charlotte Pier. Starting with the first station in
1792 and including the current lighthouse, which is the
second oldest on the Great Lakes.
Open to the public. Admission: Please
bring a food donation for the Pittsford Food Cupboard. |
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Tuesday, December 6 "Candlelight
Night" in
the Pittsford village
Stop by the Little House
(18 Monroe Avenue) from
6 - 9 p.m for cookies, a warm drink and to say hello to
Mrs. Claus |
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Thursday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the
United Church of Pittsford; on the corner of South Main
Street and Sunset
Blvd
Welcome Wayne Goodman, the new Executive Director,
Landmark Society of Western NY.
Hear his presentation on “Community
and Preservation” followed
by Questions and Answers.
Open to the public.
Admission: Donations for the Pittsford Food Cupboard in appreciation
for the use of the church facilities. |
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Sunday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m. We are resurrecting
the "Day
of the Dead" cemetery
tour. We will speak with the spirits of
Sarah and Stephen Lusk, Colonel Caleb Hopkins and
other fascinating citizens of Pittsford. You are invited
to join us in the Pittsford Pioneer Buring Ground
located at the intersections of South Main Street, Stone
Road and Route 64.
P.S. Please dress warmly and bring
a flashlight - you never know who might reach out to touch
your ankle! |
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Sunday, July 10 at 5:00 p.m. at the home
of Mr. & Mrs.
Anthony Daniele
MEMBERS ONLY
Historic Pittsford Annual Meeting and Picnic at 31 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford.
Click here for additional information. |
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Thursday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m.
"Rehabilitation
of The Avon Opera Block - Process and Results"
Join Kelly Cole, Deputy Supervisor for the Town of Avon and Joanne DeMarle,
Architect for Bero Architecture, to learn about the successful rehabilitation
of the 1876 Avon Opera Block building into Town Offices and Town and Village
Court facilities.
United Church of Pittsford, 123 South Main Street at Sunset Blvd., Pittsford,
NY.
Suggested adminssion: Donations for the Pittsford Food Cupboard in appreciation
for the use of the church facilities. |
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Thursday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Christ
Episcopal Church, 36 South Main Street in Pittsford
"Illuminated
History: The Civil War Soldiers of Pittsford"
Historic Pittsford Board Member and Civil War genealogist, Vicki
Profitt, recounts stories of local residents who served
in this North/South conflict. This is an opportunity to observe, in
an up close and personal way, the sesqui-centennial of our nation's sad but
epic event. |
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Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sunday
March 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Nazareth College, Pittsford
"Genesee Country Antique Dealer's Association - Antique Fair". Historic
Pittsford will host a booth and display literature, Landmark Society books and
other historical
items for sale. Representatives will be able to
assist
you in becoming a member of Historic Pittsford. For
details
see www.antiquesrochesterny.com
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Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m.
"Lost Architects of Rochester: a Selection of 19th & 20th
Century
Names"
Cynthia Howk of the Landmark Society shines a light on
local architects who, once recognized in their field, have become “unknown” to
our generation. |
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Wednesday, February 16 from 1:06 to 1:57
PM
"Historic Industrial Buildings, their Historic Significance & Challenges
for Reuse and Redevelopment"
Cynthia Howk of the Landmark Society will be a guest on
the Bob Smith talk show, WXXI / 1370AM.
It will be a live
broadcast and call in participation from the public is
invited.
Click here for additional
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Tuesday December 7, 6-9 p.m.
"Candlelight Night"
The Little House opens its doors to welcome
all with cookies, drinks and an opportunity to talk with
Mrs. Claus! |
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Sunday September 12, 12-5 p.m.
"Celebrate Corbett's Glen"
Click here for additional information. |
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Sunday July 11, 5 -8 p.m.
MEMBERS ONLY
Historic Pittsford Annual Meeting at 48 Sutherland Street,
Pittsford Village.
Click here for additional information. |
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Saturday May 22, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
MEMBERS ONLY
"A Visit to Corbett's Glen" hosted by Debbie and Jeff Vincent.
Click here for additional information. |
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Thursday March 25, 7:30 p.m. at the United Church
of Pittsford, South Main St at Sunset Blvd. Pittsford
"The World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 - A
Fair to Remember"
presented by Arlene Wright Vanderlinde
Click here for additional
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Saturday March 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sunday March
21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Nazareth College, Pittsford
"Genesee Country
Antique Dealer's Association - Antique Fair" - Historic
Pittsford will host a booth and display literature, Landmark Society books and
other historical
items for sale. Representatives will be able to assist
you in becoming
a
member of Historic Pittsford. For
details
see www.antiquesrochesterny.com |
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Thursday February 4, 7:30 p.m. @ St. Paul's Lutheran
Church, 28 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsford
"Rochester's Electric
Rail Systems and the impact on Pittsford" |
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Tuesday December 1, 6 - 8 p.m "Pittsford Candlelight
Night",
Pittsford Village
Historic Pittsford's "Little House" will
hold an open house. |
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Sunday November 1, 6:00 pm @ Pittsford Pioneer Cemetery,
Route 64 and Stone Road, Pittsford
The "Day of the Dead" cemetery tour. P.S. Please
bring a flashlight. |
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Saturday October 17, 1:00 pm @ Schoen Place Grain Silo, Pittsford
MEMBERS ONLY
Take a tour of the newly-restored Pittsford grain silo. |
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Thursday March 26, 7:30 pm @ Christ Episcopal
Church, 37 South Main Street, Pittsford
The story of John Quinn, tailor and his Garbutt, NY, tailor shop - Built 1849.
Presented by Sabrina Henneman, Collections Registrar, Genesee Country Museum
with remembrances of his hometown, rural Garbutt, by Pittsford resident, Dick Minster. |
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Saturday & Sunday, March 21 and 22 — 34th
annual "Antiques on Campus" presented by
Genesee Country Antique Dealer's Association and held
at Nazareth College.
For details see www.antiquesrochesterny.com |
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