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May-June 2012
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Presidents Message Directors Message Museum Happenings Contact Us 2 3 5,6 10 Programs
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Summer 2012
Many, many thanks to all our Dessert Festival supporters, especially our local businesses listed on page 3. Please show them your appreciation by visiting them soon.
"President's Message"
FOCUS ON THE FUTURE This past spring several of our members have met and are continuing to meet for the purpose of formulating ideas for programs, fundraising and community outreach. The goal is to expand the horizons of the Society and the Museum and reach a larger audience. We are aiming for young families and hope to build our membership, while developing opportunities to increase volunteers, leaders and board members. In the future we will investigate collaborations with the Greece Library and other organizations such as Two Doors Community Resource Center, scout groups and schools. We will research publishing books and booklets, and creating new exhibits. If you would be willing to contribute your time or talent or know someone who might become a good docent, researcher, collection care manager, gift shop volunteer, or board member, please call 225-7221 or email greecehistoricalsociety@yahoo.com. ON-CELL MESSAGING Recently we have been working with On-Cell, a local mobile phone messaging company and we soon plan to begin recording messages about our exhibits. These messages will not replace our great docents, but will have the possibility of enhancing the experience of our visitors with detailed information about certain exhibits. We will have more information about this exciting program in the near future.
Museum News
Sunday museum hours are 1:30 - 4p.m. The office hours are Mondays 10 a.m. to Noon.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012 My Dear Brother: A Seneca Family in the Civil War Years by Deborah Holler Sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities Tuesday, October 9, 2012 Mr. Lincolns Army: Our Documentary Heritage by Preston E. Pierce, EdD Tuesday, November 13 2012 Halfway to Heaven and You: How Popular Songs took us to the Suburbs by Michael Lasser
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Museum Shop
Summer is here. We now have a new Greece tee shirt design, 8 Miles Along the Shore, depicting the neighborhoods and attractions of Historical Greece. For the first time, we are offering our new shirts in mens and womens sizes. The tee shirts are priced at $10.00 ($12.00 XX-large). Please stop in any Sunday 1:30-4:00 to check them out. We hope you like them as much as we do. While youre here, check out our new books about local attractions. We have something for everyone. Have a wonderful summer! Wendy Peeck, Museum Shop Coordinator
Scott Bowlin Alan Mueller Viola White Wendy Peeck Cyndie Shevlin Bill Sauers Marge Zercie Needed Kathie Firkins
On Tuesday, May 8th, nearly 150 people attended our program featuring Rochesters preeminent modern architect, Mr. James Johnson. Using construction footage and images, Mr. Johnson discussed many of his local projects and the methods used to create them, including the Liberty Pole, Temple Sinai, the Mushroom House, St. John the Evangelist Church, and others. The program was held inside St. Johns Church. Unfortunately the sound system made it difficult to hear. However, with the financial help of Mike Sofia, the Doan Dealerships, St. Johns Women's Guild, and other donations, we were able to have the program professionally video recorded. This resulted in a much better sound quality on the recording. In the near future we will be expanding the video to add an introduction and additional footage, including more about St. Johns Church. Check the Corinthian, our monthly e-mail or Facebook for information on the release of our new video.
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Please Remember
The Greece Historical Society in your tax and estate planning. We are a non-profit organization supported by your *gifts and endowments.
Another successful plant sale was held May 19th. Members of the local garden clubs (who maintain our gardens) sold their own hostas, dahlias, lilies and other perennials, as well as annuals and garden related items.
On June 11th our volunteer docents met at the museum for their annual luncheon.
SWEET SENSATIONS ANOTHER SUCESSFUL FESTIVAL On Monday June 18th, nearly 350 of our neighbors and friends enjoyed generous dessert samples from Mels Diner, Tops Market, Fleming Point, Villages at Unity and Legacy at Park Crescent and our new neighbor to the south, Tim Hortons. Some of the samples included strawberry shortcake, cookies, iced coffee, chocolate dipped strawberries and strawberry salad. Grilled food was also available, unfortunately the vendor, Rolling Caf, sold out early. Community groups also shared information about their organizations including: Petra Place, the Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse, the Animal Service League, the Greece Community & Senior Center, North Greece Fire Department and the Army Strong Community Center. Flyin Brian and Miss Understood of Party Productions provided face painting, balloon art and a bounce house for the little ones. Music & Memories and Arikata Martial Arts also provided additional entertainment during the evening. Inside the museum guests were able to view our new exhibits on Girl Scouts and Local Men of the Civil War. Many enjoyed a tatting demonstration with Midges Tatters in the dining room and a Civil War display from the Military History Society of Rochester in the living room. Thank you to the countless volunteers who helped with your time and talents, to the businesses that supplied door prizes and raffle prizes and to Paul Anken of Blaze Entertainment and to Party Productions for providing the DJ and MC. Special thanks go to Wegmans, Vay-Schleich & Meeson and NW Bank for their financial sponsorship. Finally, thank you to our friends and neighbors who came to support the Greece Historical Society.
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FROM THE HISTORIAN'S FILE The Civil War Exhibit - Honoring Greece Soldiers
Our newest, long term exhibit has just opened and features Greece citizens who served in "The War of the Rebellion" (1861 to1865). Highlighted are several of the units where the largest group of Greece volunteers enlisted. Rare photos and other memorabilia are on loan from private sources and the Greece Historian's Office. Information and photos of some of the local service men are on view along with gravesites in several cemeteries. A roster of all the Greece citizens who served during the war is listed with other information about their service. This listing is available in a binder with veteran and widow pension data. The Grand Army of the Republic was an important organization of war veterans and influenced the election of five Republican presidents who served in the Civil War from 1866 to 1900. Some of that story is also in the binder for the visitor's perusal. Should you be a descendent of someone from Greece who served in this war, please contact the Historian's Office; we would like to hear from you. Everyone, be sure to visit this important and interesting exhibit.
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Photos, data supplied by Alan Mueller, Greece Historian's Office. If you have any information on our photos, call Alan at 663-1706.
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