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Happenin’ Otsego: 05-22-24

HISTORICAL SOCIETY—6:30 p.m. “Would You Have Survived in a Victorian House?” Presented by John Aborn of Hyde Hall. Refreshments and business meeting to follow at 7:30. All welcome. Fly Creek Area Historical Society, 208 Cemetery Road, Fly Creek. Visit https://www.facebook.com/p/Fly-Creek-Area-Historical-Society-100077445521390/…

Happenin’ Otsego: 02-15-24

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Hidden Dangers of the Victorian House CONNECTIONS—1 p.m. “The Dangerous Victorian House” with John Aborn of Hyde Hall. Can you survive the hidden dangers of the 19th-century home? Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/otsegocountyOFA/…

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Hyde Hall holds history close to its heart, mission

Hyde Hall holds history close to its heart, mission The haunted mansion exudes an atmosphere that is unlike any other in Otsego County Hyde Hall brings to mind Shirley Jackson’s famous opening for the Haunting of Hill House. Only in this case, the house stood for more than 200 years and will probably stand for 200 more. Hyde Hall is something of an anomaly. It’s a relic of the past, which does not exist anymore and was unusual even for…