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Happening in the Neighborhood
Temporary Housing in Auburn
The Cayuga Museum in Auburn is undergoing a huge project in partnership with their neighbor, the Schweinfurth Art Center. The two organizations are collaborating to build the West End Arts Campus, with accessible entrances, ample parking, and green space between and around the buildings. While their mansion is under construction, the Cayuga Museum has new temporary public space closer to downtown Auburn, at 144 Genesee Street. This summer, they'll be hosting downtown walking tours about the Case Research Lab and the Birthplace of Sound Film.
Junior Curators in Corning
On June 27, thirteen teenagers with a shared passion for artistic curation will present " Connected by Glass: Junior Curators | Glass in the Gray Zone of Censorship" at the Corning Museum of Glass. This Junior Curators program is so neat, and the exhibit sounds so interesting!
Summer Barn Party in Chenango
Speaking of glass, on the other side of our region in Norwich, the Chenango County Historical Society is hosting a lovely summer party on June 27th inspired by their latest exhibit, “Kaleidoscopic Visions: David Wilson’s Glass Art For Architecture.” David Wilson will be a special guest!
Clash in the Catskills
The Delaware County Historical Association is hosting a Civil War weekend in June, with three battlefield reenactments, bayonet drills, costumes, medical demos, cannon demos, kid activities, and more. Kids under 12 are free and adults are just $10. They're also planning bus trips to other historical sites in July, including a visit to the Wickwire Mansion ("The 1890 House") in Cortland. Take a look at their newsletter, because it includes an article on page 3 about planning for the 250th Anniversary of the nation, and specifically about how and why a historical organization like DCHA would approach this commemoration.
Vintage Base Ball and Planes in Tompkins
The History Center in Tompkins County is looking for players aged 14+ to join their Vintage Base Ball team in order to compete against the Bovina Dairymen. Director Ben Sandberg will explain more on Monday, June 17 at 5:30. On Saturday, June 22 at 4:30 pm, the Ithaca Aviation Heritage Foundation will be on site for the 1918 Thomas-Morse S4-B Scout's annual maintenance, where they can answer questions about the history of aviation in Ithaca.
Process Art Workshops with Fenimore
Fenimore Art Museum is hosting four Haudenosaunee-based workshops for women taking place at the museum’s lakeside interpretive site. Learn about embroidering with glass seed beads and porcupine quills, processing raw clay, braiding sweet grass, and weaving with cat tails. Fenimore is also hosting a series on women artists, which you can access over Zoom.
New Markers and Hometown Heroes in Oneonta
This summer, the Greater Oneonta Historical Society will be unveiling five new historical markers thanks to their work with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. Congratulations to them! I also wanted to point out their work with the Hometown Heroes program, as I know that other organizations are interested in pursuing that. You can read about GOHS's process and fees in their recent newsletter.
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