Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Greece Town Hall, 7:00 p.m.
The Seventeenth-Century Seneca Iroquoisand the Factors Threatening Their Way of Life
by:
Martha L. Sempowski Ph.D.
This slide-illustrated talk will focus on current archaeologicalinterpretations of the life, culture, and well-being of the Senecawho lived in the Rochester area during the mid to lateseventeenth century. What was life like for the Seneca andhow was it changing during the years leading up to andfollowing the devastating French attack on them in 1687?What impact did European traders, missionaries, and explorershave on the health and native culture of these people? Whatwere the long-term effects of all of these influences on theSeneca people and their culture?
Dr. Sempowski
is a research fellow at the Rochester Museum & Science Center.
November 2010 Program
Programs 1Museum Exhibits 2,5Museum Eventss 5,7Greece History 6,7
G R E E C E H I S T O R I C A L S O C I E T Y a n d M U S E U M
T h e C o r i n t h i a n
Nov-Dec 2010
olume 31, Issue 6
Rare Appearance
In every issue: Points of Interest:
President’s Message
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Director’s Message
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Sunday Nov 14
th
Greece Museum, 1:30-5:00 p.m.
GEORGE HAMELL
TO EXHIBIT IROQUOIS ARTIFACTS FOUND IN GREECE
From the archives of the Rochester Museum and Science Center andnever before on public display, we present an exhibit of Seneca-Iroquoisartifacts including arrowheads, spear points, pottery pieces, tools madefrom animal bones and maps showing campsites and Indian paths andmore . Mr. Hamell will tell their history, answerquestions about our Native American history andidentify your own precious artifacts.
For your convenience, the afternoon will be divided into two ses-sions; 1:30-3:00 or 3:30-5:00. To make a reservation for eithertime slot, please call 225-7221.
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"President's Message"
2010 has been a busy year for thevolunteers at the Greece Museumand Historical Society.Our monthly Tuesday programsaveraged over 100 with a remark-able 165 at our January programon the War of 1812. Our"Remember Vietnam" exhibit in February was visitedby numerous veterans from all over the area andour Strawberry and Dessert Tasting Festival was en- joyed by nearly 500. Our latest exhibit, the "Notionsof Sewing", displayed over a dozen vintage andmodern sewing machines with textiles and sewingaccessories. We plan to do similar large scale, shortrun exhibits using the living and dining rooms inthe future. Two other exhibits this past year were"Boy Scouts - 100 Years" and "Fun in the Sun", bothin Newcomb hall.Our education committee has been incredibly busy coordinating a new second grade Greece history curriculum with the Greece School District. They
have been researching our area’s Native American
history for a new museum exhibit with visits to theRochester Museum and Science Center, Ganonda-gan State Historic site, the Seneca-Iroquois NationalMuseum in Salamanca and the Rochester HistoricalSociety. Alan Mueller, in the historian's office, continuously researches information for anyone who stops in orsends an e-mail. He has helped not only peoplefrom the Town of Greece, but from Nantucket Is-land to the west coast. He has also worked with lo-cal businesses and Realtors® with research projectsto help their businesses.Some of us have attended training sessions, metwith historians state wide, attended New York State Archives Month programs and we hosted a work-shop for local historians on Oct. 16th.
Our activities will continue for as long as we have dedi-cated volunteers and financial support from people like you. If you would like to share your time or talent withus give us a call at 225-7221. Thank you for your contin-ued support.
Bill Sauers
**Museum Exhibits**
BOOK SIGNING
Sunday Nov. 7th
2-4:30 pm
Joan Winghart Wilcox Sullivan
will be at the museumNov. 7th to review and sign hernew book
Bernie, You're a Bootlegger!
Christmas Exhibits
Come in for some holiday décor. Join us for a
silent auction
of decorated trees. See our Christ-mas tree display throughout the house and
museum along with docent Jack Heller’s
large collection of Santas.
We’re looking for a Santa to visit
Dec.12th &19th!
Native American Artifacts
A special display on Sunday Nov.14th
ONLY
Gordon Howe
Display honors his years of public service andaccomplishments as Greece Town Supervisor atthe
Greece Historical Society
home, formerly the
“Howe House”.
Vi White, Curator
Bernina Demonstration:
a close up view of theBernina 830, the ultimatesewing machine systemdemonstrated by the Bob- bin Case Inc.
on Oct 3rd.
THENOTIONSOF SEWING
recentdisplay
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Dear Friends,Your Greece Historical Society staff is very happy to tell you that many of our readersreplied positively to a message regarding renewing your annual dues and we re-ceived about 35 returns from you. Thank you! A beautiful museum that we all ownis supported mainly by dues, special events and donations.The Museum Curatorial Committee is planning a Christmas exhibit throughout theentire house and exhibit hall with many decorated trees. You will also see Jack
Heller’s collection of 150 Santas. Visit with friends!
Mark your calendar for a rare event:
The community is invited to bring their Native American artifactsfor Anthropologist George Hamell to identify and learn some of the history associated with them. Tomake visits more convenient, the afternoon will be divided into two sessions; 1:30-3:00 and 3:30 to5:00. To make a reservation for either time slot, please call me at 225-7221 (office) or 225-4041(home). There is no fee, however donations to the Museum are always appreciated.
More specials are being planned for Sunday afternoons in January, February and March. The nextnewsletter will have more information.Enjoy the holiday season! You are special! We need you
–
the community needs us.
Lorraine Beane
“
From the Desk of the Executive Director “
Please support our current business members and affiliates
We want to thank them for their support:
Pettis Pools, Long Pond Auto Body;
Hose 22 Firehouse Grill; Sarah R.Taylor; Wolfert-Butler Agency; Long Pond Family Restaurant; Vay, Schleichand Meeson Funeral Home, Brook House Restaurant; Greece Chamber ofCommerce
.
LIFE MEMBERS
Presently there are 30 life members. Thank you for your support.
PROJECTION SCREEN: Remember unfolding thatscreen to show your friends your vacation slides? If you haven't used your old screen in years and wantto give it a new home, we could sure use one. If youhave a good screen (about 40"x40"), give us a call at225-7221.
Wanted
Need YARN for projects.Call 225-7221 or dropoff Monday am.
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