Friday, July 6, 2018

The Case of the Disappearing Steam Engine

Did anyone notice something missing from outside of the Mill Museum in Clyde, NY? Don't worry; it was on purpose. On Saturday June 30th, 2018, thanks to Brian Howell and his new tractor, we finally managed to get the "Big Ole" Steam Engine into the basement of the Mill Museum. This is part of the historical society's efforts to clean and reorganize the Mill Museum and the wonderful agricultural exhibits.
Also assisting Steve Groat and Brian Howell was Burt Bogart (museum neighbor). Please refer to the photos for a guide to success. Don't get fooled, it wasn't as easy as the
photos look. We had three Engineers on site and that combined brain power
reduced the entry time to one hour. Again, many, many thanks the Mr. Howell!
Thank you to Steve Groat for the information I used and the pictures.






GHS July 2018 Quarterly Meeting Planned

Here's the article from the July issue of the GHS newsletter "Blockhouse Bulletin"written by Jim Darnell.
Importance of Wayne County Farmer and Freethinker James Madison Cosad Featured at Quarterly Meeting & Picnic
   The GHS Summer Quarterly Meeting & Picnic will be held on Monday evening, July 23, beginning at 6 p.m. under the picnic pavilion at Lauraville Landing.  In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be held at the Clyde Methodist Church.
   Our evening’s program, titled Huron Suffragent — James Madison Cosad, will outline the life and impact of one of the leading Freethinkers in America.  Cosad, who grew up in Junius and later moved to Huron was an avid promoter of abolition, spiritualism and women’s suffrage.  Presenter Rosa Fox, Huron Town Historian, will highlight local connections to the early suffrage movement. The program will follow our picnic and a brief GHS business meeting.
   The event is open to the public. Those attending should bring a dish-to-pass and their own table setting.  Water and lemonade will be provided.

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Galen Historical Society Video Now Available on YouTube

The Galen Historical Society is happy to announce that the video "A local Erie Canal Story, Swamp to River” is now available to be viewed on YouTube. Just follow the link provided. The video is a compilation of current and historical photographs, and video of the Erie Canal, with narration written and given by Town of Galen Historian Hugh Miner. It features music written and performed by local singer/songwriters Nancy and John Bryan. Town of Galen Supervisor Steve Groat did the current photography and editing. It's a beautiful, historical look at our area. I strongly recommend that everyone take the time to watch it.


https://youtu.be/I4ryWxPjiio