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NBT Donation Helps Underwrite 

Farmers’ Museum Themed Weekends

NYSHA President Paul D'Ambrosio accepts a $3,000 donation from NBT Bank Regional Executive Jamie Reynolds, left, and Donna Shipman, vice president/retail market manager in the Cooperstown branch.  The donation will help underwrite "Step Back in Time Weekends" at The Farmers' Museum draw on the public's interest in crafts to expand our interpretation beyond what we can normally offer on a daily basis.  These weekends feature groups of artisans, experts in farming, and other professionals to share their talent and expertise with our visitors.  Each weekend  brings new activities and programs of interest everyone in the family. Visit FarmersMuseum.org for our full schedule.
NYSHA President Paul D’Ambrosio, right, today accepts a $3,000 donation from NBT Bank Oneonta Regional Executive Jamie Reynolds, left, and Donna Shipman, vice president/retail market manager in the Cooperstown branch.  The donation will help underwrite “Step Back in Time Weekends” at The Farmers’ Museum, which feature artisans, experts in farming and other professionals who can help bring to life the 19th century village on Otsego Lake. This weekend’s “Plants and Herbs: Historic Remedies,” is one such weekend. Visit FarmersMuseum.org for our full schedule.

 

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