Program Calendar

Upcoming Events for 2012

Wednesday, February 8th, 7 PM – Discovering the Genesee Valley through Archaeology, by John Gordinier John will share his experiences in hunting artifacts in the Nunda area, and explain what projectile points and other artifacts tell us about the native history of the Genesee and Keshequa Valleys. The audience is invited to bring local artifacts they have found!

Wednesday, March 14th, 7 PM- The Bell Memorial Library Celebrates a 100 years by George Lucas and Patricia Galbraith Bell Memorial Library celebrates its 100th anniversary in April. In preparation for the Centennial Celebration, George and Patty will discuss the history of the library, provide an overview of the many programs and services offered by today's library, and look toward the next 100 years.

Wednesday, April 11 at 7 PM - "The Birth of the Nunda Historical Society and the Next 28 Years" Join us as we remember the Society's beginning and share the memories of more than a quarter century of "preserving, presenting, and promoting" Nunda area history!

Sunday, April 15th 2:30 PM "Remembering Nunda's World- Renown Foote Company"by Chris and Bill Foote The large brick building on State Street was once the home of the famous Foote Company - the largest building of road paving machines in America. A descendant of the Foote brothers will share the story of how the Foote Brothers established the business and trace the history of the company through the 20th century. Chris and his cousin Bill are great grandchildren of Chester Foote, a co-founder of the Foote Company.

Wednesday May 9th at 7 PM – Johnny Carter, Nunda’s Horatio Alger Story & the Carter Memorial Building- Joan Schumaker. This year we are going "on the road" for our annual meeting. Join us for a tour of the Carter Memorial Building and hear the story of the renowned John Carter - Nunda's Medal of Honor winner and the succesful oil man who gave his hometown the grand GAR building on State Street.

Wednesday June 13th 6 PM- Nunda Historical Society Annual Picnic - Music by the Bushnell’s Basin Delegation, Bob & Donna Russell Great food, good company, and historical American music - what more could you want? Come join us for our Annual picnic held at the Kiwanis Pavilion. Bring a dish to pass and a table setting. After dinner enjoy the music of Bob & Donna Russell who will perform a variety of 19th century tunes. Lots of fun!

Saturday, August 11th - the annual The Nunda Homecoming (formally the Reunionist Weekend) - watch for details!

Wednesday, September 12th 7th PM- Author Michael T Keene – “Steeped in Legends and Haunted by A Cure”, the Folklore and Legends of the Rochester Area. Rochester, NY has been the cradle of the modern spiritualist and anti-Masonic movements, religious sects and communes. This unusual history has given rise to strange legends and shrouded the city and surrounding the city in mystery. was the corner of Main and Elm Streets McCurdy's Department Store cursed? Who was Captain William Morgan and why did he suddenly disappear? What stories lie behind Rochester's first murder and the execution of William Lyman's killer? What is hoodoo, and who is the Hoodoo Doctor? Native American tales, the history of the infamous Fox sisters and the secrets of the Freemasons are woven into these and other legends of Rochester. Mr. Keene will be sharing these are more tales of the Rochester area in his talk. His book will be available for purchase at the program.

Our bi-annual Nunda History Days will be held on Wednesday October 10th and Thursday October 11th. Watch for details!

Wednesday, October 10th 7PM- Ford Best - “The War of 1812 in Western NY” part of Nunda’s History Days Did you know that Nunda's first town supervisor was a casualty in the War of 1812? Join as local expert and re-enactor Ford Best tells the story of this important event. 2012 is the Bicentennial of the war that shaped the history of our area and America.

Wednesday, November 14th PM- Honoring our Veterans: The story of Honor Flights by Steve Rapp Nunda Resident Steve Rapp tells the story of the Honor Flights that take WWII veterans to see the World War Two Memorial in Washington DC. Steve, a leader of several flights, will take the audience behind the scenes of this wonderful program. All the Veterans in attendance will be be recognized.

Wednesday, December 12th 7 PM – Annual Show and Tell - Bring your favorite item and the story that goes with it to share! Or bring a mystery item for the crowd to help solve!

* This program is funded through the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization program, administered by the Genesee Valley Council On the Arts.

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