HOMETOWN History Oct. 11, 2019 150 Years Ago The great storm which occurred here on the second and third of the month extended over several States – south beyond Washington and north and west into the British territory. Property to the amount of millions was destroyed and quite a number of lives lost, while shipping along the coast suffered very much. Hundreds of cattle, sheep and swine were carried into the streams and drowned, In the Hudson and other navigable…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 Major’s Inn Benefit Concert Features Butternut Valley Boys CONCERT – 6:30 – 8 p.m. Local band The Butternut Valley Boys perform mix of country, gospel, bluegrass, more to benefit inn’s restoration. Major’s Inn, 104 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville. 607-783-2967 or visit www.themajorsinn.com…
Thank You, Swart Wilcox Volunteers Tell Supporters The staff of the Swart Wilcox House hosted an open house this afternoon in appreciation to all supporters who helped preserve Oneonta’s oldest surviving house and continue to prosper. Above, volunteers Norma Slawson, Debby Clough, Loraine Tyler, Pat Follett, Ann Schulz, Helen Rees, Richard Tyler, Ginny Pudelka and Len Pudelka pose for a photo on the lawn with a celebratory cake made by Barbara Clark, Otego. All but two items in the house…
HOMETOWN History Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2019 150 Years Ago There is no difficulty whatever in managing the finances of the government, provided Congress and the Secretary of the Treasury act as practical businessmen act in similar circumstances. Nothing should be attempted which cannot be done safely and surely. The government should be in a condition to defy all combinations of speculations, and all oppositions from any quarter. It won’t do to make experiments; neither will it do at…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MAY 25 History Exhibit: State Militia & National Guard in Oneonta EXHIBIT RECEPTION – 2 p.m. “Oneonta’s Own: The State Militia & the National Guard in Oneonta, 1812 – 2003” features Oneonta-related items on loan from NYS Military Museum, & from the collections of GOHS, Hartwick College. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-0960 or visit www.oneontahistory.org JURIED ART SHOW – 5 – 7 p.m. Opening reception of the 27th annual regional show, the exhibit “A…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JUNE 25 Share Musical History ORAL HISTORY – 2 p.m. Share your stories about Oneonta’s Music History, facilitated by Dr. Alan Donovan. All are invited. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Call (607)432-0960 or visit www.OneontaHistory.org ART BAZAAR – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Browse the collection of gently used artwork and fine crafts for sale by artists at the Spring Cleaning Art Bazaar. Cooperstown Art Association. www.cooperstownart.com…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOV. 18 Oneonta History Center Opens Holiday Exhibit To Learn How You Can Help Area Families This Holiday Season CLICK HERE. HOLIDAY DISPLAY OPENS – Noon-3 p.m. Bresee’s Santa, model train layouts, and other traditional holiday displays. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneotna. Info, (607)432-0960 or www.oneontahistory.org FUNDRAISER – 4:30-7 p.m. Brooks Barbeque Chicken Dinner & Homemade Pie Sale. Proceeds benefit the church’s Global Mission Outreach. Christ Episcopal Church, 69 Fair St., Cooperstown. Info, (607)547-9555. GINGERBREAD CONTEST…
