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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 23 | YCGHS Annual Lawn Sale. Save your gently used treasures for this mega-sale to benefit the museum programs. |
| Saturday, September 13 | And every 2nd Saturday of the month, Genealogy Group meeting at Underwood Research Center, 10 am - noon. All invited. Free. |
| Saturday, October 11 | And every 2nd Saturday of the month, Genealogy Group meeting at Underwood Research Center, 10 am - noon. All invited. Free. |
| 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. 200 Main Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 Phone 315.536.7318 | Fax 315.536.0976 ycghs@yatespast.org Thursday, March 27, 2008 | Copyright © 2007 |