HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 Haudenosaunee Lacrosse Coach Presents on the History of the Game HISTORY—6 p.m. “We Will Know Each Other as Brothers: The Lacrosse Journey of a Haudenosaunee Coach in the Netherlands,” With Neal Powless of the Onondaga Eel Clan, who is coach of the Netherlands National Box Lacrosse Team and an expert in the history of the game. Free, open to the public. Yager Museum of Art and Culture, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-4480…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Native American Eclipse Storiesat Huntington Memorial Library ECLIPSE STORIES—2 p.m. “Raven Steals the Sun: Native American Eclipse Stories” with master storyteller Perry Ground. Hear about the beliefs, traditions, and protocols of several Native American tribes around the sun and eclipse events. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://www.facebook.com/hmloneonta BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. New Lisbon Town Hall, 908 County Road 16, Garratsville. RedCrossBlood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 ‘Cooperstown as Frontier’ Walking Tour WALKING TOUR—10 a.m. “Cooperstown as Frontier: Myth and Reality.” Dr. Cindy Falk leads a tour that explores early European settlement in Cooperstown and the impact on the Mohawk and other Haudenosaunee Nations. Registration required. Meet at the entrance of the Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/ DINE-OUT—Noon. Eat out to support Helios Care. The Empire House Hotel, 136 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville. (607) 432-6773 or visit https://www.helioscare.org/all-events/dine-out-for-a-cause/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 Celebrate The Haudenosaunee HAUDENOSAUNEE—2-5 p.m. Celebrate Native America. Learn the history of the Haudenosaunee, participate in traditional social dances, and find unique items by hand crafters. Free. Lucy B. Hamilton Amphitheater, Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/ RIVER CLEAN-UP—8 a.m. to noon. Susquehanna River Clean-up. Remove trash from the river, take pictures, provide refreshments, or help with first aid if needed. All jobs available. Sign-up required. Cleaning from the…
Otsego Land Trust received $14,780.00 as one of this year’s 19 Preserve New York grants to fund structural analysis and condition assessment at Brookwood Point. The study will consider restoration work of the historic property and evaluate ways to improve public amenities while maintaining the “secret garden” atmosphere.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Tales of the Haudenosaunee at the Fenimore Art Museum LAST DAY TO FILE TAXES! HAUDENOSAUNEE STORIES—6:30 p.m. Join Perry Ground of the Turtle Clan to hear stories from the longhouses of the Haudenosaunee (The Iroquois Confederacy). Hear the traditional legends that teach about the beliefs, customs and history of the Haudenosaunee as Ground brings the stories to life with his interactive approach. Listeners of all ages will find this presentation captivating and educational. $12/non-member. Fenimore…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Novel Program To Learn About History At Hyde Hall DRAG SHOW – 7:30 p.m. Hyde Hall presents local drag artists guiding visitors through time to learn about the origins of the estate and the history of the area. Event includes signature cocktails, live music, dancing, and fun. Tickets, $30 general admission. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park., Cooperstown. 607-547-5098 or visit hydehall.org OTSEGO COUNTY FAIR – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Come enjoy music, rides,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 9 Explore Exhibit ‘Otsego: A Meeting Place’ OPEN HOUSE – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Learn about the Haudenosaunee who called this area home. Exhibit features an original Seneca log house and a reproduction Mohawk bark house with museum teachers on hand to answer questions and give insight into the enduring legacy of the Haudenosaunee and the changing landscape of Central New York. A guided tour will depart the museum kiosk at 2 p.m. Fenimore Art…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JULY 8 National Juried Art Exhibition Opensat Cooperstown Art Association PREVIEW PARTY – 5 – 7 p.m. Celebrate the opening of the 87th National Juried Art Exhibition featuring eclectic works curated by 2022 juror, Sarah McCoubrey from 12 states. Will be on show in all 3 galleries and will run through August 12. The Art Association will also be announcing the winner of the CAA Art Scholarship. Entertainment will include catering by Kay Pierro and music by…
Roots of suffrage topic of talk Take a fascinating trip to the roots of America’s democracy and Women’s Suffrage on Friday, April 29, with “Haudenosaunee Culture, History and Influences in Upstate New York” at The Lake House in Richfield Springs. The hour-long discussion features Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner, an expert on the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and its centuries-long influence on the United States, as well as Oneida Faithkeeper Diane Shenandoah and her son, musician Adah Shenandoah. Open to the public, the…
