HISTORY—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “2024 Partners in Preservation.” Historians from villages, towns, and organizations throughout Otsego County gather to exhibit and share knowledge. This year’s theme is “Businesses Past and Present.” Event includes keynote speaker Aaron Sorenson, who will discuss the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Free, open to the public. Light lunch served at nominal cost. Presented by the Otsego County Historical Association at the AmVets Building, 16 Main Street, Schenevus. (607) 547-8070 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyHistorical/…
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CHERRY VALLEY—Christopher Dudley Campbell, of Cherry Valley, died peacefully at home on January 6, with his family by his side. He was 74.
Chris was known for his easy smile, a remarkable inventory of stories told with dry humor and his boundless love for Cherry Valley. He was an avid history buff and collector, coauthoring a book about the history of Sharon Springs that featured his historical postcard collection.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Learn About The Naming Of Fly Creek With Local Historian LOCAL HISTORY – 7:30 p.m. Local historian Tom Heitz will present ‘A Prominent Hooker And The Naming Of Fly Creek.’ Talk will be followed by light refreshments. Pierstown Grange, 137 Wedderspoon Hollow Rd., Pierstown. 607-547-5205.…
News from the Noteworthy The importance of local news Hello from Arizona and Jim Kevlin A few days ago, the first edition of the Tempe Independent – Volume One, Edition One – showed up in the mailbox. Inside, I learned local Congressman Greg Stanton presented Tempe City Council with a $500,000 check to renovate the Rodeway Inn on Apache Boulevard to accommodate up to 200 of the city’s 380 homeless people. I learned miles-long Warner Boulevard, a major east-west road…
In Search Of (Oneonta!) History GOHS’ Brzozowski Took Deep Dive Into Adopted City’s Past By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Even as a boy growing up in Antrim, N.H., young Bob Brzozowski befriended his elderly neighbors, entranced by stories they told about the good ole days in their rural community. When, age 9, he got a stamp collection book for Christmas, it piqued his interest in the larger world, from emerging African nations to Great Britain’s islands in the…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Discussion With Local Artist ARTIST TALK – 2 – 3 p.m. Free Zoom talk with artist Christina Hunt Wood whose works are displayed in the Community Gallery. Presented by The Fenimore Art Museum. 607-547-1400 or visit www.facebook.com/fenimoreartmuseum/ for info.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Oneonta History Exhibit ARCHITECTURE EXHIBIT – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. New exhibit ‘Building Blocks of a City: 100 Years of Architecture in Oneonta’ opens to public highlighting significant buildings, structures that represent the development, transformation of the city. Greater Oneonta Historical Society, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Visit www.oneontahistory.org/index.htm for info.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JULY 19 Lecture On Local History SUNDAY SERIES – 1 – 3 p.m. Learn about Ned Buntline with Karen Cuccinello. Hailing from Stamford, Ned Buntline was a fascinating figure whose many occupations inculded author, soldier, patriot, temperance lecturer, tavern customer, and was also husband to many. Learn the history at The Swart-Wilcox House Musuem, Wilcox Ave., Oneonta. Visit www.facebook.com/SwartWilcoxHouseMuseum/ for schedule updates.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 ‘Step Afrika’ Dance Performance PRESIDENTS DAY! PERFORMANCE – 9 – 10:30 p.m. ‘Step Afrika’ performs dance that uses the human body as an instrument as practiced by traditionally African American fraternities, sororities and incorporates song, story telling, audience participation. Admission, $3/person. Hunt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oneonta.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 History Of Ice Harvesting LOCAL HISTORY – 1:15 p.m. Presentation “History On Ice” presented by Liz Callahan of Hanford Mills. Learn about past, present ice harvesting, and about the historic mill. Cooperstown Senior Center, behind St. Mary’s Church, 31 Elm St., Cooperstown. coopseniorcenter@gmail.com…