A look ahead at upcoming area events

There are a plenty of summer activities to take enjoy, from blacksmith demonstrations to camps and markets.

On Tuesday, July 11 from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host a farmer’s market featuring a concert from The Party Nuts. The market will feature fresh local, seasonal produce, cheeses, dog treats, honey, maple products, soaps, wood fired breads, herbs wines, baked goods, salsas, jam, gelato, fresh squeezed lemonade, cinnamon nuts, kettle corn and more. The concert is from5-7 p.m. Free ice cream will be available courtesy of the Gorman Foundation. For more information, visit www.mchs1900.org or call 315-363-4136.

On Wednesday, July 12 from 10-11 a.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a “coffee with friends.” Come and learn about volunteer opportunities at the museum while enjoying coffee and conversation. There is no charge for this event. For more information, call 315687-3801.

OnWednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m., the Erieville/Nelson Heritage Society will host a special presentation on the Belmont PowderMill at the Erieville Firehouse. Roger Cook of New Woodstock will present the talk on the powder mill and its explosive past. There is no charge for this event. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ErievilleNelsonHeritageSociety/.

On Thursday, July 13 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a blacksmithing demonstration. Watch and learn as blacksmiths utilize traditional tools to bend and create while teaches about his trade. The event is free with a paid admission to the site. For more information, call

315-687-3801.

On Saturday, July 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., theLorenzo State Historic Site will host the 41st annual Driving Competition. Come and enjoy a day of exceptional driving and fun. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.lorenzodriving.com.

On Saturday, July 15 at 1 p.m., Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a blacksmithing demonstration. Watch and learn as blacksmiths utilize traditional tools to bend and create while teaches about his trade. The event is free with a paid admission to the site. For more information, call 315-687-3801.

On Sunday, July 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Lorenzo State Historic Site will host the 41st annual Driving Competition. Come and enjoy a day of exceptional driving and fun. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.lorenzodriving.com.

On Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m., Historic Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse will host a special guided tour entitled “Doctors, Dentists and Quacks.” Guide Sue Greenhagen will lead a tour of some of the most prominent practitioners of medicine, at least most of them were, including both men and women. Wear comfortable shoes. There is no charge for this event, but donations are accepted. For more information, contact Sue Greenhagen at 315684-3418.

From Monday, July 17 through Friday, July 21 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Oneida Community Mansion House will host a special day camp for young people aged 7-12. The camp will feature environmental, historical and archaeological activities in and around the Mansion House. For more information, call 315363-0745 or visit www.oneidacommunity.org.

On Tuesday, July 18 from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host a farmer’s market with a special theme of “Get Out and Get Fit.” The market will feature fresh local, seasonal produce, cheeses, dog treats, honey, maple products, soaps, wood fired breads, herbs wines, baked goods, salsas, jam, gelato, fresh squeezed lemonade, cinnamon nuts, kettle corn andmore. For more information, visit www. mchs1900.org or call 315363-4136.

On Wednesday, July 19 at 7 p.m., the Pompey Historical Society will host a special presentation entitled “The Erie Canal and Woman Suffrage: from Boats to Votes” at the Pompey Town Hall. The presentation, by Pamela Vittorio, will look into how the Erie Canal impacted the women’s suffrage movement. There is no charge for this event. For more information, visit www.pompeyhistorical.org.

On Thursday, July 20 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a blacksmithing demonstration. Watch and learn as blacksmiths utilize traditional tools to bend and create while teaches about his trade. The event is free with a paid admission to the site. For more information, call 315-687-3801.

On Saturday, July 22 at 2 p.m., the Quincy Square

Museum in Earlville will host a special presentation on Craine Silos. Town of Brookfield Historian Elizabeth “Perk” Stalter will speak on the history of the silos, the Craine Family of Sherburne, the beginnings in Brookfield and local Craine Silos still up in the area. There is no charge for this event. For more information, call Mike Kicinski 315-691-4906.

On Saturday, July 22 from 3-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host “Pig & Swig on the Canal.” Come and sample great craft beers, eat smoking barbecue and listen to great live music for $20 in advance or $25 at the door. There is only a limited number of tickets available so get them quick. All proceeds benefit the Sullivan Community Council and the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum. For more information, call 315687-3801.

On Tuesday, July 25 from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host a farmer’s market. Themarket will feature fresh local, seasonal produce, cheeses, dog treats, honey, maple products, soaps, wood fired breads, herbs wines, baked goods, salsas, jam, gelato, fresh squeezed lemonade, cinnamon nuts, kettle corn and more. For more information, visit www.mchs1900. org or call 315-363-4136.

On Tuesday, July 25 at 6 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host “Tuesday on the Towpath.” Come and learn the history of the canal on this bike ride starting at the visitor’s center. Bike rentals available. There is no charge for this event. For more information, call 315687-3801.

On Thursday, July 27 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a blacksmithing demonstra- tion. Watch and learn as blacksmiths utilize traditional tools to bend and create while teaches about his trade. The event is free with a paid admission to the site. For more information, call 315-687-3801.

On Sunday, July 30 at 1 p.m., the Oneida Community Mansion House will host a special concert with the Silverwood Clarinet Choir featuring Marco Antonio Mazzini. Come and see original compositions performed in the hall. Tickets to the event are $10. For more information, visit www.oneidacommunity.org or call 315-363-0745

On Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host a farmer’s market with a special concert by Target The Band. The market will feature fresh local, seasonal produce, cheeses, dog treats, honey, maple products, soaps, wood fired breads, herbs wines, baked goods, salsas, jam, gelato, fresh squeezed lemonade, cinnamon nuts, kettle corn and more. The concert will be from5-7 p.m. and is sponsored by the Gorman Foundation. For more information, visit www.mchs1900. org or call 315-363-4136.

On Thursday, Aug. 3 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a blacksmithing demonstration. Watch and learn as blacksmiths utilize traditional tools to bend and create while teaches about his trade. The event is free with a paid admission to the site. For more information, call 315-687-3801.

On Saturday, Aug. 5 from 1- 4 p.m., the Erieville/Nelson Heritage Society will host their annual Skunk Hollow Day at the Town of Nelson Building. Featured items will include a collection of early cookbooks, recipes and kitchen artifacts. Classic cars, games, prizes and free ice cream. At 1 p.m., an old fashioned baseball game between the Towns of Nelson and Fenner. At 4 p.m., there will be a free concert at the Nelson Odeon. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ErievilleNelsonHeritageSociety/.

On Saturday, Aug. 5, there will be a guided tour of the Peterboro Cemetery as part of the Emancipation Days Celebration. The tour will include women whose gravestones are marked “Born a Slave, Died a Free Woman.” More information to come.

On Sunday, Aug. 6, the Smithfield Community Center will examine the dual discrimination of women of color. More information to come.

On Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host a farmer’s market with a special theme of “Get to Know Your Community Foundation.” A number of community organizations will be around to showcase what they do and how they benefit our local community. The market will feature fresh local, seasonal produce, cheeses, dog treats, honey, maple products, soaps, wood fired breads, herbs wines, baked goods, salsas, jam, gelato, fresh squeezed lemonade, cinnamon nuts, kettle corn andmore. For more information, visit www. mchs1900.org or call 315363-4136.

On Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m., the Erieville/Nelson Heritage Society will host a special presentation on the Lorenzo State Historic Site at the Nelson Town Office. Stephanie Chapin, site manager/director of Lorenzo will give a presentation on the site. There is no charge for this event. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ErievilleNelsonHeritageSociety/.

On Thursday, Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a blacksmithing demonstration. Watch and learn as blacksmiths utilize traditional tools to bend and create while teaches about his trade. The event is free with a paid admission to the site. For more information, call 315-687-3801.

On Thursday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m., the McGraw Historical Society welcomesMadison County Historian Matthew Urtz who will present “Hops: Birth, Death and ReBirth of a CNY Industry” at the McGraw Community Center. Urtz will give a brief history of how hops first became a cash crop, the reasons it disappeared and how its re-emergence occurred. Images and stories from a number of sources will be utilized. There is no charge for this event. For more information, call Mary Kimberly at 607-8366738.

On Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host a farmer’s market. Themarket will feature fresh local, seasonal produce, cheeses, dog treats, honey, maple products, soaps, wood fired breads, herbs wines, baked goods, salsas, jam, gelato, fresh squeezed lemonade, cinnamon nuts, kettle corn and more. For more information, visit www.mchs1900. org or call 315-363-4136.

On Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m., the Rome Historical Society will host a special interview with Korean War Veteran Carl Perkins. Perkins was an air traffic controller in New Hampshire during the Korean Conflict and served as an air traffic controller at Griffiss Air Force Base and at the Oneida County Airport. He will talk about some of his experiences at all sites. There is no charge for this event. For more information, call 315-366-2453.

On Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m., the Pompey Historical Society will host a special presentation by Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum blacksmith Mike Allen about the Museum. Allen will speak about the uniqueness of the facility, its rediscovery and restoration. There is no charge for this event. For more information, visit www.pompeyhistorical.org.

On Thursday, Aug. 17 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a blacksmithing demonstration. Watch and learn as blacksmiths utilize traditional tools to bend and create while teaches about his trade. The event is free with a paid admission to the site. For more information, call 315-687-3801.

On Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a special workshop by David Salvetti entitled “Making Hammer and Axe Handles.” Salvetti, of the Adirondack Folk School, will examine how the Adirondacks were built with simple tools. While the blacksmithwould create the heads, handles were needed for these tools to be useful. Attendees will learn how early settlers created these handles from what was available in the woods. All tools and materials necessary for the class will be provided. Tuition andmaterials are $105 for members of the Adirondack folk school and $125 for non-members. To register or for more information, visit www.adirondackfolk-school.org/afs/index. php?m=Course&cid=1132.

On Saturday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m., the Quincy Square Museum in Earlville will host a special presentation on the Chenango Canal. Author Wade Lallier will address his new book Chenango Canal History with stories of the canal that connected Binghamton to Utica. There is no charge for this event. For more information, call Mike Kicinski 315-691-4906.

On Sunday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m., Historic Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse will host a special guided tour entitled “What’s Old is New in Section 52.” Guide Sue Greenhagen will lead a tour of 52 featuring folks from all walks of life. Wear comfortable shoes. There is no charge for this event, but donations are accepted. For more information, contact Sue Greenhagen at 315- 684-

3418.

On Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host a farmer’s market with a special classic car theme. The market will feature fresh local, seasonal produce, cheeses, dog treats, honey, maple products, soaps, wood fired breads, herbs wines, baked goods, salsas, jam, gelato, fresh squeezed lemonade, cinnamon nuts, kettle corn and more. For more information, visit www.mchs1900.org or call 315-363- 4136.

On Thursday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a blacksmithing demonstration. Watch and learn as blacksmiths utilize traditional tools to bend and create while teaches about his trade. The event is free with a paid admission to the site. For more information, call 315- 687-3801.

On Friday, Aug. 25, the Oneida Community Mansion House will host a special theatrical performance. More information to come.

On Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host a farmer’s market with a special kids day 2.0 event. The market will feature fresh local, seasonal produce, cheeses, dog treats, honey, maple products, soaps, wood fired breads, herbs wines, baked goods, salsas, jam, gelato, fresh squeezed lemonade, cinnamon nuts, kettle corn and more. For more information, visit www.mchs1900.org or call 315-363- 4136.

On Thursday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a blacksmithing demonstration. Watch and learn as blacksmiths utilize traditional tools to bend and create while teaches about his trade. The event is free with a paid admission to the site. For more information, call 315- 687-3801.