Volume 9/Summer ~The 2016 Vista~ Edited by Julie Morris Newsletter of the Schuyler County Historical Society & The Brick Tavern Museum Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival ~KAYAK RAFFLE~ June 18, 2016 Sponsored By Reagan's Canoe & Kayak Livery 440 Hall Rd, Himrod, NY 14842 Tickets are only $5 each! Only 200 tickets to be sold! Tickets available at the Museum & Waterfront Festival Booth on June 18 Or Call (607)535-9741 Join the Historical Society and the Finger Lakes Boating Museum for a evening lecture on the geology of the Finger Lakes 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 16th at the Human Service Building in Montour Falls. G e o l o g y o f t h e f i n g e r l a k e s L e c t u r e Pete Robbins, a retired Earth Science teacher and Superintendent of Haverling Central School, will discuss the unique and fascinating development of the Finger Lakes Region. This program is free to attend. Donations are welcome. For more information visit: FLBM.ORG Drawing to be held One doesn t need to be present to win June 18, 2016 at 4PM The Moose Benefit Breakfast was a great success. Thank you to everyone who came out and had breakfast or volunteered. This fundraising event helps the Society with our mission to preserve, interpret, and share Schuyler County history.
P a g e 2 ~ T h e V i s t a ~ Don t Miss the Bus!!! Wednesday, July 20, 2016 We re joining with the Yates History Center and taking a bus trip to the Susan B Anthony Museum and House in Rochester, New York. The bus will leave from Watkins Glen at 9:00am with a pick up in Penn Yan at 9:45am. We will arrive at the Susan B. Anthony House at 11:00am where we will enjoy a docent-led tour. After touring we will have lunch in the air conditioned carriage house. No museum trip would be complete without a visit to the museum gift shop. We will leave at 2:00pm and return to Penn Yan at 3:15 and Watkins Glen at 4:00. If you are a member of either the Schuyler or Yates Societies, the price is $60, non-member $65. The fee includes comfortable transportation on a small size bus, museum entrance, and lunch. Reservations are required by July 11th, due to the limited seating on the bus and to ensure a quality tour with plenty of opportunity to view the museum and engage the docent in conversation. Call or email the museum today to reserve your spot! info@schuylerhistory.org 607-535-9741 Please Support our 2016 Business Sponsors Chemung Canal Trust Company Jerlando's Ristorante & Pizzeria The Halpin Firm Vanskiver Motors David L. Sidle Agency Montour House Town of Orange Townsend Grange #1208
V o l u m e 9 / S u m m e r 2 0 1 6 P a g e 5 National Parks Program On Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 2:00pm, please join us at the Brick Tavern Museum for an A to Z National Parks Program celebrating the 100th anniversary of our National Parks. Our presenter will be Craig Braack. Looking ahead Saturday, August 20th at 2:00pm "The National Banks of Havana" program at the Brick Tavern Museum presented by Kenneth Swab Saturday, September 17th from 1:00 3:00 Lee School Open House Program presented by our schoolmarm Carol Fagnan, there will also be craft demonstrations Montour Falls Library has extended hours Tuesday through Friday open 10:00 am 7:00pm Saturdays and Sundays 8:00am 12:00pm Closed Mondays
Page 3 ~Vista~ Dessert and Wine A fundraiser for the Schuyler County Historical Society and Brick Tavern Museum Presented by The Women for New York State Wines Thursday, July 28, 2016 Come and enjoy a pairing of delicious dessert wines with the best part of the meal the dessert. At the Brick Tavern Museum from 5:00 7:00pm Reservations are requested info@schuylerhistory.org or 607-535-9741 $20.00 per person Please Support our 2016 Business Sponsors BMS Manufacturing Co. Inc. Cotton-Hanlon, Inc. E.L.K. Office Services Inc. Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, Inc. Maguire Family of Dealerships Sawmill Creek Vineyards Inc. Seneca Lodge
Volume 9/Summer 2016 Page 4 Schuyler County Historical Society Annual Fundraiser Yard Sale FRIDAY 7/29 & SATURDAY 7/30 From 10am-2pm At the Brick Tavern Museum 108 N. Catharine Street, Montour Falls Donated items accepted From 7/19 thru 7/28 During regular museum hours * Please no clothing, books, or electronics Nancy Musser Volunteer of the Year Award Goes to David Lisk With great pleasure the Society president, Jean Hubsch, honored David Lisk as the volunteer of the year at the Society s annual meeting in April. David has been instrumental in the many repairs and updates of the Brick Tavern Museum. From creating UV protective storm windows to installing the HVAC unit on the second floor, David has been taking care of the museum building. Mr. Lisk has also taken time to care for the stories of our Schuyler County families. Recently he has been adding the newspaper stories of military men and women returning from WWII to the family Surname files. The museum and the Society are so grateful for David Lisk s dedication and hard work. Please Support our 2016 Business Sponsors Cargill Lakewood Vineyards Finger Lakes Distilling Stewart P. Wilson Inc. Famous Brands Lakeside Veterinary Kurtz Enterprises
The Brick Tavern Museum 108 N. Catharine Street, P.O. Box 651 Montour Falls, NY 14865 607-535-9741 / www.schuylerhistory.com @BrkTavernMuseum Schuyler County Historical Society, NY Will you please help us save money? In an effort to reduce expenses, our Vista Newsletter is available by email! Please email us at info@schuylerhistory.org to add your email to our mailing list. Thank you for your help! Please like us on Facebook: Schuyler County Historical Society Or follow us on Twitter: @BrkTavernMuseum Learn more by visiting our Website: www.schuylerhistory.org Email: info@schuylerhistory.org 607-535-9741 108 N. Catharine St., PO Box 651 Montour Falls, NY 14865