The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
Book talks, paranormal tours and hops
The following events are scheduled to take place throughout Central New York.
On Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 5 p.m., the next “History Where You Eat” will be held at the Colgate Inn in Hamilton. Madison County historian Matthew Urtz and Village of Hamilton Joan Prindle will give a brief history of the inn followed by a tour from staff of the inn that will take you into places that you have probably never seen inside one of Madison County’s most storied inns. The tour is limited to 40 people so reserve your spot quickly because this tour is sure to fill up. For more information or to reserve your spot, call 315824-2300.
On Tuesday, Aug. 13, from2:30-3:45 p.m., the Onondaga County Courthouse will host a special VIP book signing and talk with authors Dan Abrams and David Fisher at 317 Montgomery St. Abrams and Fisher will discuss their newest best-selling book, “Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense: The Courtroom Battle to Save his Legacy.” Tickets to this event are $70. For tickets or more information, visit this link or contact Jon Zella, OHA Director of Development at 315-428-1864, ext. 315 or email jon.zella@ cnyhistory.org. On Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 4-5:30 p.m., the Onondaga County Courthouse will host a special book signing and talk with authors Dan Abrams and David Fisher. Abrams and Fisher will discuss their newest best-selling book, “Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense: The Courtroom Battle to Save his Legacy.” Tickets to this event are $20. For tickets or more information, visit this link or contact Jon Zella, OHA Director of Development at 315-428-1864, ext. 315 or email jon.zella@cnyhistory.org. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, 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. Artist Bob Reed will present on his newest historical painting showcasing the Russell Street Bridge in 1900. There is no charge for this event. For more information, visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
••• On Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m., the Erievile/Nelson Heritage Society will host a special presentation about the stories and incidents of Nelson and Erieville at the Nelson Town Hall. Lifelong resident Steve Richards will share stories and incidents of local people, many of whom are related to him. There is no charge for this event.
••• On Friday, Aug. 16, at 5:30 p.m., the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society will host their Heritage Park Concert Series with a special concert featuring the Kruisin’ Oldies Band. At 5:30 p.m., a pulled pork BBQ will be available for purchase followed by the concert featuring the Kruisin’ Oldies Band at 6:30 .m. This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the NY State Council on the Arts.
••• On Friday, Aug. 16, at 9 p.m., the Chittenango landing Canal Boat Museum will host a special “Astronomy Night.” Join NASA Solar System-Ambassador, Jill Gravante, and the Baldiwnsville Astronomy Club in the fields of Chittenango Landing for an intriguing journey through our solar system. See planets, stars and constellations. Fun for the whole family. Personal telescopes are encouraged. $5 entrance fee. For more information, visit www. chittenangolanding.com.
••• On Saturday, Aug. 17, the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a Paranormal Investigation with investigator Kenny Harris. Harris will lead attendees on investigations of the historic landmark. Two investigations will occur, the first from 6-9 p.m. and the second from10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Registration is $20. Spots are limited so be sure to register your spot ASAP. To reserve your spot or for more information, visit www.chittenangolanding.org.
••• On Sunday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m., Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse will host a special Cemetery Tour called “The Hills are alive… with the stories of Oakwood.” Diane Medvitz will lead this tour which focuses on the people interred in Sections 26, 43, 47, and 53. All tours are rain or shine but will be cancelled for thunder and lightning. There is no charge for the tours but donations are encouraged. Tours start at the entrance near Comstock Avenue. For more information, call 315684-3418.
••• On Monday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m., the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society will host a special presentation on stories from World War I. Tim Stritter will present stories from World War I. For more information, visit the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society Facebook page.
••• On Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host their 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 315363-4136.
••• On Friday, Aug. 23, the Lorenzo State Historic Site will host a special “Movie on the Lawn” event. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and don’t forget your sweater and enjoy a special movie on the lawn. Food trucks will be on site starting at 6 p.m., and the movie will start at dusk. There is no charge for this event. Stay tuned to www.friendsofloreno.org and the Lorenzo Facebook page for further details.
••• On Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host their 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 315363-4136.
••• On Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 3-7 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host their 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 315363-4136.
••• On Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host their 55th annual Craft Festival. Come and enjoy one of the longest running juried craft festivals in central New York! A large selection of contemporary arts and crafts, ranging from functional to decorative 2-D and 3-D works including fabric, glass, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, metal, glass, floral, drawings, paintings, jewelry, photography, leather and wood. In addition onsite will be food vendors, entertainment, edible treat artisans, free children’s activities, and a wine tasting. More information to come!
••• On Sunday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host their 55th annual Craft Festival. Come and enjoy one of the longest running juried craft festivals in central New York! A large selection of contemporary arts and crafts, ranging from functional to decorative 2-D and 3-D works including fabric, glass, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, metal, glass, floral, drawings, paintings, jewelry, photography, leather and wood. In addition onsite will be food vendors, entertainment, edible treat artisans, free children’s activities, and a wine tasting. More information to come!
••• On Wednesday, Sept. 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.
••• On Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m., the Erieville/Nelson Heritage Society will host a special presentation by James Cunningham entitled “Town of Nelson Reservoirs-Past, Present & Future” at the Erieville Fire Station. There is no charge for this event. For more information, call Sonia Davies at 315-655-3298.
••• On Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m., the Skanonh Great Law of Peace Center in Liverpool will host a special presentation by Steven Newcomb on the Doctrine of Discovery. Newcomb is a leading Indigenous scholar who has studied and educated about the doctrine of Christian Discovery. He will screen a copy of his film “The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code” and talk about his studies. For more information, visit www.cnyhistory. org or call 315-428-1864.
••• On Friday, Sept. 13, at a time TBD, the Madison County Hop Festival will host its annual Paired Beer Dinner at the Hipstir Café in Oneida. Critz Farms will be the featured brewery for the event. For more information, visit www.madisoncountyhopfest. org/ paired-beer-dinner.
••• On Friday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m., the Morrisville Public Library will host a special presentation by noted railroad author John Taibi entitled “Eaton Hill & the Pecksport Loop.” Taibi will take attendees on a trip from Morrisville (Station) to Eatonwhere lies the summit of the grade from Oneida. Then you’ll head to Randallsville on the main line, hop on the Utica Division through Hamilton to Pecksport where you will gain the Pecksport Loop to return to the mainline at Whites Corners, fromthere you will take the main line back to Morrisville. There is no charge for this event. For more information, call 315-684-9130.
••• On Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Madison County Historical Society will host its annual hop festival. Come and hear guest speakers, talk to vendors, see special hop displays and the crowning of the Hop King & Queen all for free. From noon to 2 p.m., you can purchase tickets to the “Taste of Hops” tent where area restaurants create an appetizer utilizing craft beer as a main ingredient and pair it with a craft beer. Tickets are TBD and come with a complimentary 5 oz. glass. From2-5 p.m., you can purchase tickets to the “Craft Brewery Sampling Tent” tent. Tickets are TBD and come with a complimentary 5 oz. glass. Attendees to the Taste of Hops and Craft Brewery Sampling must be 21 to buy a ticket. For more information, visit https://www.madisoncountyhopfest.org.
••• On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a Paranormal Investigation with investigator Kenny Harris. Harris will lead attendees on investigations of the historic landmark. Two investigations will occur, the first from6-9 p.m. and the second from10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Registration is $20. Spots are limited so be sure to register your spot ASAP. To reserve your spot or for more information, visit www.chittenangolanding.org.
••• On Sunday, Sept. 15, from 1-3 p.m., the Lorenzo State Historic Site will host their annual Community Day. The restored Rippleton Schoolhouse will welcome kids of all ages to participate in period games, enjoy live music, fall refreshments, wagon rides, country school activities and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.friendsoflorenzo.org and the Lorenzo Facebook page for further details.
••• On Sunday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m., Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse will host a special Cemetery Tour called “Fallin’ for Oakwood.” Don Leopold will lead this tour which focuses on the trees and plants of Oakwood Cemetery in the fall. All tours are rain or shine but will be cancelled for thunder and lightning. There is no charge for the tours but donations are encouraged. Tours start at the entrance near Comstock Avenue. For more information, call 315684-3418.
••• On Monday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m., the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society will host a special presentation on Native Plants. Dan Segal, owner of the Plantsmen Nursery, will talk about Native Plants and species. For more information, visit the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society Facebook page.
••• On Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 5 p.m., the Lincklaen House in Cazenovia will host our next History Where you Eat event. Cazenovia Library Archivist Elisha Davies and Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz will give a brief history of the restaurant & inn followed by a tour that will take you into places that you have probably never seen inside one of Madison County’s longest running restaurants. The tour is limited to 40 people so reserve your spot quickly because this tour is sure to fill up. To reserve your place or for more information, call 315-655-3461.
••• On Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m., the Cazenovia Public Library will host a special presentation entitled “Heroism at Pearl Harbor.” Frank Stritter will lead the presentation. Stritter has researched and presented on many aspects of World War II locally. There is no charge for this event. For more information, visit the www. cazenoviapubliclibrary.org or call 315-655-9322.
••• On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Smithfield Community Center will host a special series of talks as part of its 2020 Centennial of Women’s Suffrage. Presentations by Denise Delucia of the Women’s Rights National Historic Park and Norm Dann will present on Elizabeth Smith Miller, Ann Carroll Fitzhugh Smith and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. More information to come.
••• On Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Clay Historical Association will host their annual Fall Festival at Clay Historical Park. Come and tour the historic buildings on the ground or enjoy entertainment from Karate John’s, wood turner Greg Potter, chain canning by Margaret Currier or more. Free admission and parking at the festival. For more information, call Cindy at 315-9277537 or visit the Clay Historical Association website or Facebook page.
••• On Saturday, Sept. 28, from 2- 6 p.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host their annual “Pig & Swig” on the Canal. The fundraiser will showcase craft breweries and wineries from the Central New York region, live entertainment, BBQ-related food trucks and an all-around fun day for everyone. The proceeds of the event will benefit youth and educational programs provided by the Sullivan Community Council and Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum. Advanced tickets for $30 can be purchased here. Day of the event tickets can be purchased for $35 at the door. For more information, visit www.chittenangolanding.com.
••• On Saturday, Sept. 28, the Good Nature Farm Brewery will host the Great Hamilton Chocolate Train Wreck Celebration. Come and hear the story of the train carrying Nestle’s chocolate that wrecked in the Village of Hamilton. Special tours will be offered each day at 2:30 p.m. at the site of the wreck, with free shuttle service supplied by First Transit/ Colgate Cruiser. For more information, visit www. goodnaturebrewing.com.
••• On Saturday, Sept. 28, the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a Paranormal Investigation with investigator Kenny Harris. Harris will lead attendees on investigations of the historic landmark. Two investigations will occur, the first from6-9 p.m. and the second from10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Registration is $20. Spots are limited so be sure to register your spot ASAP. To reserve your spot or for more information, visit www.chittenangolanding.org.
••• On Sunday, Sept. 29, the Good Nature Farm Brewery will host the Great Hamilton Chocolate Train Wreck Celebration. Come and hear the story of the train carrying Nestlé’s chocolate that wrecked in the Village of Hamilton. Special tours will be offered each day at 2:30 p.m. at the site of the wreck, with free shuttle service supplied by First Transit/ Colgate Cruiser. For more information, visit www. goodnaturebrewing.com.