The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
4th of July, County Fair, and more this summer
On Tuesday, July 3 from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host its weekly farmers market. Come, shop and support local vendors selling fruits, vegetables and more. There will be storytelling every week from the Friends of the Oneida Library as well as special themed weeks. For more information, visit www.mchs1900.org or call 315-363-4136.
• On Tuesday, July 3 from11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Land- ing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Friday, July 4 at dusk, the Friends of Lorenzo will host a special “Movie on the Lawn” at the Lorenzo State Historic Site. More information to come.
• On Thursday, July 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Tuesday, July 10 from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host its weekly farmers market. Come, shop and support local vendors selling fruits, vegetables and more. There will be storytelling every week from the Friends of the Oneida Library as well as special themed weeks. For more information, visit www.mchs1900.org or call 315-363-4136.
• On Tuesday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith
Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Wednesday, July 11 from 10-11 a.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host their monthly “Coffee with Friends.” New and current volunteers and community members are encouraged to come in, reconnect and learn about opportunities available at the museum. There is no charge for this event. For more information, visit www.chittenangolanding. com.
• From Thursday, July 12 through Sunday July 15, the Brookfield Fairgrounds will host the 2018 Madison County Fair. Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of one of New York’s oldest agricultural fairs. From horse and cattle shows to live music to a demolition derby, the Madison County Fair is sure to have something for everyone. For more information, including a full schedule of events, visit www.madisoncountyfairny.comor call 315899-5867.
• On Thursday, July 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangoland--
ing.com.
• On Friday, July 13 at 7 p.m., the New Wood stock Regional Historical Society will host a special concert featuring Kruisin Kountry at Heritage park. More information to come. For more information, email nwoodstockhistoricalsoc@gmail.com or visit www.newwoodstocknyhistory.com.
• On Sunday, July 15 at 2 p.m., the Historic Oakwood Cemetery Preservation Association will host a special walking tour entitled “Stairway to ... Section 17.” Diane Medvitz will lead the tour of people interred in section 17. The tour is free but donations are accepted. The tours happen rain or shine, but are cancelled for thunder or lightning. Follow the tour signs to the starting point at the entrance on Comstock Avenue. For more information, call Sue Greenhagen at 315-684-3418.
• On Monday, July 16, the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society will host its monthly meeting. More information to come. For more information, contact Roger cook by phone 315447- 0476 or email codeman@gmail.com.
• On Tuesday, July 17 from 3-7p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host its weekly farmers market. Come, shop and support local vendors selling fruits, vegetables and more. There will be storytelling every week from the Friends of the Oneida Library as well as special themed weeks. For more information, visit www.mchs1900.org or call 315-363-4136.
• On Tuesday, July 17 from11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Land-- ing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Wednesday, July 18 at 7 p.m., the Pompey Historical Society will have a special presentation on William Avery by Richard Palmer at the Pompey Town Hall. Richard will speak about Avery and the first steamboat on the Erie Canal. He will also explore little known facts about the steamboat’s use on the Great Lakes. There is no charge for this event. For more information, visit www.pompeyhistorical.org.
• On Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m., the Oneida Public Library will continue its monthly discussion entitled “Great War and Writings from the Front.” Led by Professor Roxanna Pisiak from Morrisville Public Library and Oneida Public Library Assistant Director Tom Murray, this month’s discussion will be about William March’s “Company K,” a much acclaimed novel when it was published in 1933 in which the individual soldiers in an actual US Marine company tell their stories from training camp to the worst fighting on the French Front in 1918. Copies of the books can be made available for participants who sign up for the discussion at the library check out desk. For more information, call the library at 315-363-5050.
• On Thursday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• Starting on Friday, July 20 through Sunday, July 22, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, the Lorenzo Historic Site will host the 41st annual Lorenzo Driving Competition. Come and enjoy the views while watching horse and carriage skill, dressage, timing and style. Exhibits, sales, refreshments, demonstration are also offered. Sponsored by the Lorenzo Driving Competition, Inc. Admission to the show is free. For more information, visit www.lorenzodriving.org or email lorenzodriving@gmail.com.
• On Saturday, July 21 at 1 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host a special presentation entitled “Oneida Utopia: A Community Searching for Human Happiness & Prosperity.” Author, and former Oneida Community Mansion House Curator Anthony Wonderly will present on his newbook of the same name. This event is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be available for sale afterwards and Wonderly will sign copies. For more information, call 315-363-4136 or visit www.mchs1900.org.
• On Saturday, July 21 from 3-7 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host its second annual “Pig & Swig on the Canal.” The event showcases local craft beers, entertainment from Central New York’s hottest bands and delicious barbecue from local food trucks. For more information, visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Sunday, July 22 from 1-3:30 p.m., the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation will host a historic barn tour starting at Buyea’s Hardware parking lot. Come and hear prominent architect and preservation planner Carl Stearns, who will guide you on a tour of some of the area’s historic barns to better understand construction details, skill and art that define these important structures. Car pools will be set up at Buyea’s. There is no charge for this event. Formore information, visit www.cazpreservation.org.
• From Monday, July 23 through Friday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, the Lorenzo State Historic Site will host a Summer Day Camp at Rippleton School House. Students will experience a new adventure everyday exploring 19thcentury life through art, nature and science. Open to children ages 8-13. For more information or to register, call 315-655-3200.
• On Tuesday, July 24 from 3-7p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host its weekly farmers market. Come, shop and support local vendors selling fruits, vegetables and more. There will be storytelling every week from the Friends of the Oneida Library as well as special themed weeks. For more information, visit www.mchs1900.org or call 315-363-4136.
• On Tuesday, July 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Tuesday, July 24 at 6 p.m., the Oneida Community Mansion House will host “Tuesday on the Towpath.” The ride will talk about the Oneida Community impact on Sherrill and Kenwood and explore the connection to Oneida and the Oneida Rail Trail spur. There is nocharge for this event. For more information, call 315-363-0745 or visit www.oneidacommunity.org.
• On Thursday, July26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Friday, July 27, the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society will host a special event by Peter Ciarelli entitled “Swinging a Miss” at Heritage Park (corner of School Street and Route 13 in New Woodstock). More information to come. For more information, contact Roger cook by phone 315-447-0476 or email codeman@gmail.com.
• On Sunday, July 29 from noon to 5p.m., the Rome Historical Society invites you to take part in its inaugural “Tour of Homes” community celebration. Come and visit eight noteworthy properties that will showcase their unique histories as the historical society re-activates a beloved community tradition during Honor American Days weekend. Tour guests will not only learn about the histories of each building, but also the local communities when they were built. Special exhibits and activities will be available at many of the tour stops.
Following your tour, stop into the historical society to see special displays relevant to the properties you just went through. Tickets may be purchased at the Rome Historical Society and a number of local businesses. Tickets are $15 for historical society members or $20 for non-members. Proceeds from this event benefit the Rome Historical Society. For more information, visit www.romehistoricalsociety.org or call 315-366-5870.
• On Tuesday, July 31 from 3-7p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host its weekly farmers market. Come, shop and support local vendors selling fruits, vegetables and more. There will be storytelling every week from the Friends of the Oneida Library as well as special themed weeks. For more information, visit www.mchs1900.org or call 315-363-4136.
• On Tuesday, July 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Thursday, Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com. .
• On Friday Aug. 3at 7 p.m., the Town of Madison Historical Society will host a special presentation by Marissa Nolan entitled “Quirks & Perks of working in Central Park.” Nolan, the new Senior Educator for the Rogers’ Environmental Education, will speak on her history working at the park and include some park history. In addition to Nolan, representatives from the Southern Madison Heritage Trust, Kirkland Trains, Partnership for Community Development, Chenango Canal Association, Rogers Environmental Education Center and “Leave No Trace” willbe on hand to offer information on their trails. There is no charge for this event. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit www.friendsofrogers.org or call 607-674-4733.
• On Saturday, Aug. 4 at 10:30 a.m., The Cazenovia Preservation Foundation and the Central New York North Country Trail Association are hosting a hiking tour of the old mills along Cazenovia Creek. Starting at Buyea’s Hardware, Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz will lead the hike exploring along Riverside Drive to Mill Street. Attendees then will return and take the gorge trail to see remnants of the mill along the creek. There is no charge for this event. For more information, call Scott Sellers, 315-440-7076
• Emancipation Day Aug. 4.
• From Monday, Aug. 6 through Friday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon, the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a special “Innovation on the Erie” STEM kids camp. A fun hands on program for kids aged 8-12. Students will learn about science, technology and gain STEM skills fur future success. Registration is $75 for members and $100 for non-members. For more information or to register, visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Tuesday, Aug. 7 from11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Tuesday Aug. 7 from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host its weekly farmers market. Come, shop and support local vendors selling fruits, vegetables and more. There will be storytelling every week from the Friends of the Oneida Library as well as special themed weeks. For more information, visit www.mchs1900.org or call 315-363-4136.
• On Wednesday, Aug. 8 from 10-11 a.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host their monthly “Coffee with Friends.” New and current volunteers and community members are encouraged to come in, reconnect and learn about opportunities available at the museum. There is no charge for this event. For more information, visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
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On Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m., the Erieville/Nelson Heritage Society will host a special presentation by Railroad Historian John Taibi entitled “A Soldier’s Journey through the Heart of the Park.” Come and hear one of Central New York’s best storytellers talk about his father’s return home after being a prisoner of war during World War II. Utilizing family photos, journals and stories, Taibi will talk about the time his father and mother spent in the Adirondack Park shortly after his father’s return. There is no charge for this event. The talk will take place at the Nelson Town Hall.
• On Thursday, Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Friday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m., the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society will host a special concert with music provided by Gary Robertson at Heritage Park (corner of School Street and Route 13 in New Woodstock). Formore information, email nwoodstockhistoricalsoc@gmail.comor visit www.newwoodstocknyhistory.com.
• On Tuesday, Aug. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Tuesday, Aug. 14 from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host its weekly farmers market. Come, shop and support local vendors selling fruits, vegetables and more. There will be storytelling every week from the Friends of the Oneida Library as well as special themed weeks. For more information, visit www.mchs1900.org or call 315-363-4136.
• On Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m., the Pompey Historical Society will have a special presentation on “The Fashions of the World War I Era” by Kirsten Schoonmaker at the Pompey Town Hall. Schoonmaker, Assistant Professor of Fashion Design at the Syracuse Uni-- versity School of Design, will examine the innovations in textiles that occurred during World War I with discussion about the impact thewar had on these innovations. There is no charge for this event. For more information, visit www.pompeyhistorical.org.
• On Thursday, Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Thursday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m., the Oneida Public Library will continue their monthly discussion entitled “Great War and Writings from the Front.” Led by Professor Roxanna Pisiak from Morrisville Public Library and Oneida Public Library Assistant Director Tom Murray, this month’s discussion will be about Mary Borden’s autobiographical stories about an American nurse’s experiences at the Front as collected in The Forbidden Zone. Copies of the books can bemade available for participants who sign up for the discussion at the library check out desk. For more information, call the library at 315363-5050.
• On Saturday, Aug. 18 from 1-4 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a special “Strikeout Cancer” Vintage Baseball Game. Come and watch as the Chittenango Rough N Readies battle the Bouckville Summits, the “Pride of Cider Town.” The event will feature ice cream, food trucks and fun for the whole family. Proceeds will benefit the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum’s education programming and the Patrick Wiese Foundation. For more information, call 315687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Sunday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m., the Historic Oakwood Cemetery Preservation Association will host a special walking tour entitled “Goin’ Like Sixty… to Section 60.” Sue Greenhagen will lead the tour telling stories of the interesting folks interred in section 60. The tour is free but donations are accepted. The tours happen rain or shine, but are cancelled for thunder or lightning. Follow the tour signs to the starting point at the columbarium near the Comstock Gate. For more information, call Sue Greenhagen at 315-684-3418.
• On Monday, Aug. 20, the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society will host a their monthly meeting featuring a special presentation by a speaker to be announced. For more information, contact Roger cook by phone 315-447-0476 or email codeman@gmail.com.
• On Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host its weekly farmers market. Come, shop and support local vendors selling fruits, vegetables and more. There will be storytelling every week from the Friends of the Oneida Library as well as special themed weeks. For more information, visit www.mchs1900.org or call 315-363-4136.
• On Thursday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Friday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m., the Friends of Lorenzo will host a special “Movie on the Lawn” at the Lorenzo State Historic Site. More information to come.
• On Friday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m., the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society will host a special concert with music provided by TBD at Heritage Park (corner of School Street and Route 13 in New Woodstock). For more information, email nwoodstockhistoricalsoc@gmail.comor visit www.newwoodstocknyhistory.com.
• On Tuesday, Aug. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
• On Tuesday, Aug. 28 from 3-7p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host its weekly farmers market. Come, shop and support local vendors selling fruits, vegetables and more. There will be storytelling every week from the Friends of the Oneida Library as well as special themed weeks. For more information, visit www.mchs1900.org or call 315-363-4136.
• On Thursday, Aug. 30from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from6-8 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host blacksmithing demonstrations. Come and watch local blacksmith Mike Allen demonstrate the traditional art and trade of blacksmithing utilizing Erie Canal era tools and techniques. Demonstrations will take place at the Chittenango Landing John Cryan Blacksmith Shop. For more information, call 315-687-3801 or visit www.chittenangolanding.com.