By Matthew Urtz
(Madison County, NY- Feb. 2014) On Saturday, Feb. 15, and Sunday, Feb. 16, from 10:30 a.m. until noon and 12:30 to 2 p.m., LL Bean will host a Snowshoeing Discovery Course on the grounds of the Lorenzo State Historic Site. Expert instructors will lead you on a guided trek through the grounds (weather permitting). A $20 fee is charged but includes all the gear, equipment and instruction. For more information, call 888.615.9967.
On Thursday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a kids’ workshop. Kids will get to make their own checkerboard. Wood and paint will be provided. Kids are encouraged to bring their own buttons for their board pieces. Tickets for the event are $20. To RSVP or for more information, call 315.687.3801 or email coordinator@clcbm.org.
On Friday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a checkers tournament. Tickets for the tournament are $5. To RSVP or for more information, call 315.687.3801 or email coordinator@clcbm.org.
On Saturday, Feb. 22, and Sunday, Feb. 23, from 10:30 a.m. until noon and 12:30 to 2 p.m., LL Bean will host a Snowshoeing Discovery Course on the grounds of the Lorenzo State Historic Site. Expert instructors will lead you on a guided trek through the grounds (weather permitting). A $20 fee is charged but includes all the gear, equipment and instruction. For more information, call 888.615.9967.
On Sunday, Feb. 23, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. the Canastota Hi-Way Bowl will host the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum’s Bowling Bash. More information to come.
On Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, from 10:30 a.m. until noon and 12:30 to 2 p.m., LL Bean will host a Snowshoeing Discovery Course on the grounds of the Lorenzo State Historic Site. Expert instructors will lead you on a guided trek through the grounds (weather permitting). A $20 fee is charged but includes all the gear, equipment and instruction. For more information, call 888.615.9967.
On Wednesday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to noon, state Archives Regional Advisory Officer Dr. Suzanne Etherington will present “Preservation of Historical Records, Part II” at the Cazenovia Public Library. The workshop will touch on topics such as how archival records are stored, how they are handled and key elements in prolonging their lives. Participants may bring examples of records needing preservation for an open discussion period. Seating is limited, and registration is required. To register, visit the New York State Archives, click on the workshop page, and follow the directions. The class is free and open to the public. For more information, email matthew.urtz@madisoncounty.ny.gov.
On Saturday, March 8, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Peterboro Community Center will host its annual Gerrit Smith birthday party. Norman K. Dann, Ph.D., will describe Smith and Peterboro during the year 1864 in correlation with the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. The Smithfield Community Association will present on its developing focus and direction. Stewards from the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark will present on the upcoming calendar of Peterboro Heritage programs. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit gerritsmith.org.
On Saturday March 8th and Sunday March 9 from 10:30 a.m. until noon and 12:30 to 2 p.m., LL Bean will host a Snowshoeing Discovery Course on the grounds of the Lorenzo State Historic Site. Expert instructors will lead you on a guided trek through the grounds (weather permitting). A $20 fee is charged but includes all the gear, equipment and instruction. For more information, call 888.615.9967.
On Monday, March 10, at 7 p.m., the Canastota Canal Town Museum and the Canastota Public Library will host my presentation “The Contribution of Madison County Women to History” at the Canastota Public Library. In honor of women’s history month, I will showcase Madison County’s history of progressive women who worked to better the world they lived in. The talk is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the talk. For more information, call 315.697.7030.
On Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m., the Hamilton Public Library will host my presentation “The Contribution of Madison County Women to History.” In honor of women’s history month, I will showcase Madison County’s history of progressive women who worked to better the world they lived in. The talk is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the talk. For more information, call 315.824.3060.
On Sunday, March 16, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host “Women on the Canal,” a presentation by Pamela Vittorio. More information to come.
On Monday, April 7, at 7 p.m., the Canastota Canal Town Museum and the Canastota Public Library will host a presentation on local railroad historian John Taibi entitled “The People who worked the Railroad.” Taibi is the author of more than 20 publications dealing with central New York railroads. The talk is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the talk. For more information, call 315.697.7030.
On Friday April 11th at 6:30 pm the Morrisville Public Library will host my presentation “Scandals of Madison County Part I.” The talk will focus on early scandals that rocked the local area. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 315.684.9130.
On Friday, April 25, the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host its annual Canal Clean Sweep. More information to come.
Matthew Urtz is Madison County historian. He can be reached at 315.366.2453 or email matthew.urtz@madisoncounty.ny.gov. Like “Madison County, NY History” on Facebook and visit www.madisoncountynyhistory.com.