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Historical talks, cemetery tours return covering many topics, locations

Photo by Tom Rivers: Sue Starkweather Miller, the Village of Albion historian, and Bill Lattin, retired Orleans County historian, led a tour of Mount Albion Cemetery on Aug. 13, 2023 that was attended by about 60 people. The two will lead a Mount Albion tour this summer on Aug. 25.

Posted 28 May 2024 at 7:38 am

Press Release, Orleans County Historical Association

GAINES – The Orleans County Historical Association is pleased to welcome the community to their 2024 selection of presentations at their Gaines Basin Cobblestone Schoolhouse, 3286 Gaines Basin Rd.

The presentations are held on the last Wednesday of each month, May to October at 7 p.m. Donations are gladly accepted.

The schedule includes:

  • May 29: “Last Call” – Hotels, Restaurants, Bars – A History of Medina with Renee Lama, author (Books will be available for purchase)
  • June 26: “Flight Research Aircraft in Buffalo” from 1946-1971, the Cornell Aeronautical Lab flew 50+ different military aircraft in Buffalo, with presenter Allen Kidder, aeronautical buff.
  • July 31: “Animal Stories” – from famous to local history stories with Bill Lattin, Retired Orleans County Historian.
  • Aug 28: “The Groovy ’70s” – Cultural Change – with Erica Wanecski.
  • Sept. 25: “Franklin and Eleanor Slept Here” – the local connection, with Dee Robinson, Hoag Library History Researcher.
  • Oct 30: “History of Medina Sandstone” with Jim Friday, author.

The always popular Summer Cemetery Tours are back! Tours are every Sunday in August at 6 p.m. Sponsored by Orleans County Historical Association.

  • Aug. 4: West Ridgeway Cemetery, Ridge Road (Rt. 104) at the corner of Marshall Road. Presented by Catherine Cooper, Orleans County Historian.
  • Aug. 11: Orleans County “Poorhouse Cemetery,” 14064 County House Road behind the Emergency Management Center. Presented by Tim Archer, ACS Teacher.
  • Aug. 18: St. Mary’s R.C. Cemetery, Route 63, N. Gravel Road, Medina. Presented by Chris Busch.
  • Aug. 25: Mt. Albion Cemetery, Route 31, Albion. Presented by: Sue Starkweather Miller, Village of Albion Historian and Bill Lattin, Retired Orleans County Historian.