All talks are included with Museum admission

May 10    1:00   Quilts of GVCM

Quilt Historian Beth Davis explains how the quilts were acquired for the village houses.  She will also discuss some of the quilts in the “Stitch in Time” book as well as how to properly care for and store your quilt. 

May  30  1:00   Fun WNY History

Jack Kowiak will tell us the stories of local people from the late 19^th and early 20^th century who became famous in some unusual ways.

June 13  1:00   Sara Jane McBride: Pioneering Entomologist and Fly Tyer

Livingston County Historian Holly Watson share the story of Caledonia resident Sara Jane McBride.

July 11  1:00   Sullivan Campaign

The Genesee Valley is at the heart of the events of almost 250 years ago. The American Revolution has had a lasting impact on indigenous people and the trajectory of Western New York.  Explore what life was like in the Genesee Valley in the 1770s.  Livingston County Historian Holly Watson shares the story of the Sullivan Campaign of 1779.  Trace the events leading up to and including this military event, and how indigenous people have resiliently kept their traditions alive to the present day. 

August 13    Plantetarium  The Night Sky Tonight

Enjoy a 45 minute tour of the sky at night in summer.  Plantetarium seats 30.   Five shows : 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30.  Sign up sheets will be at the gallery.

August 20      10:30 -12:30   DEC K-9 Unit Demo

Watch demos by the Department of Environmental Conservation K-9 units.  See the important jobs they do to protect our environment.

August 28  6:00 PM   The Seneca of Canawaugus

Join Livingston County Historian Holly Watson and explore what life was like at the Seneca village, historical events and figures of Canawaugus, and the continuing importance of the area to the Seneca Nation.

September 5  1-3 PM  Biscuit Brothers

Join us for a fun afternoon of music mixed with a little history with the Biscuit Brothers.