Geneva civil rights activist remembered by friends and family
You may not expect upbeat music during a memorial service, but for the family and friends of Rosa Blue, it created a perfect atmosphere to say their final goodbye. In fact, services were called a ... more
RANGE OF REASONS: Thousands march toward gender equality in Seneca Falls
Thousands gathered in Seneca Falls on Saturday to rally, march, and celebrate women in the Birthplace of Women’s Rights. “There are a range of issues impacting women, and it’s important for those issues to be ... more
Geneva Historical Society in space crunch
Finding room for the vast collections of the Geneva Historical Society is becoming a big challenge. “We are bursting at the seams,” said Executive Director Kerry Lippincott. “Items are stored in every available space. This ... more
OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: Jemima Wilkinson, early founder of Penn Yan & Jerusalem (podcast)
Jemima Wilkinson was a charismatic American Quaker and evangelist. Wilkinson and her followers founded Jerusalem, New York, which also includes present day Penn Yan. Seneca County Historian Walter Gable presents the second in his series ... more
Auburn museum adds three to board of trustees
The Cayuga Museum has announced the election of three new trustees to its board of directors: • Craig Mietz, of Weedsport, a mortgage loan officer for Lyons National Bank • Tessa Crawford, deputy treasurer of ... more
Skaneateles church granted $5,000 for stained glass restoration
St. James Episcopal Church, located at 96 E Genesee St., Skaneateles, is one of 17 locations to receive a “Sacred Sites Grant” from The New York Landmarks Conservancy, a private non-profit organization. The grants, awarded ... more
