2010 EVENT SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 23 - 2:00 PM
Treasures from Granny's Attic - Historic Mentz Church, Mentz Church & McDonald Roads, Montezuma
Ginny Weathers from Montezuma will display and share some stories and interesting history about the traditional and not so traditional uses of aprons and handkerchiefs. Cookies and lemonaide will be served.
Sunday, June 6 - 4:00 PM
Montezuma Historical Society 4th Anniversary Dinner & Annual Meeting - Country Kitchen Restaurant, Route 90, Montezuma
Entertainment by: Merry Mischief, two talented, fun-loving minstrels, Merlyn and Harry will perform their Tales and Tunes Along the Towpath. Election of officers for the Board of Trustees will also be held at this meeting.
Reservations are required. Call Cheryl Longyear at 315-776-4656
Sunday, July 18 - 2:00 PM
185th Historic Mentz Church Celebration. - Historic Mentz Church, Mentz Church & McDonald Roads, Montezuma
Ron Grube, professor of History at CCC will portray Reverend Samuel Bibbens of Weedsport who officiated at the first service of the Church in 1825. Returning will be the Wilted Lilies Choir lead by Kathy Wilt of Montezuma leading in singing old favorite hymns. A homemade ice cream and waffle sundae social prepared by the Baker family will be held on the church lawn following the program.
Thursday, August 14 - 9:00 - 3:00 PM
Canal Splash Tour, Weedsport, Port Byron, and Montezuma
As part of the statewide Canal Splash event, join the MHS on a day-long celebration of the Erie Canal sponsored jointly with Old Brutus Historical Society in Weedsport and the Lock 52 Historical Society in Port Byron. We will follow the Erie Canal westward through Cayuga County following water through the three canal villages. As we go, we will learn about the first canal, the original Erie Canal and its replacement, the Enlarged Erie. We will also learn about the canal-side businesses, a murder, the largest grain mill in the state (in 1830) and even a little about the Montezuma Swamps. The tour is structured so it can be done alone or join one of two guided tours. One tour will begin at Lock 51 at the eastern end of the county and the other tour will begin in Montezuma. Both tours will stop at the same places and consist of the Enlarged Lock 51, the Old Brutus Historical Society Museum, Centerport Aqueduct and walking tours in Port Byron and Montezuma. Both walking tours are about 1.6 miles and are structured so that you can pick and choose what stops you want to see. If you want to go on your own, there will be volunteers at all the stops to aide you. Both walking tours have self-guided tour books which will be available for purchase. Registration for guided tours is required. More more information with time schedules and details may be located at: http://canalsplashblogspot.com or contact Mike Riley at (315) 776-3070 or email: mriley@twcny.rr.com
Sunday, September 19 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
If This Quilt Could Talk - Historic Mentz Church, Mentz Church & McDonald Roads, Montezuma
Featured this year are a display of quilts, quilt tops and doll quilts made from the scrap collection of Bunny Baker's grandmother, Florence Gallop. Florence left behind many scraps from making her quilts. Pat Elkovitch, a quilt historian organized a class for dating fabrics and making 18 doll quilts from the scraps. This lovely doll quilt display is called "Hung Out On A Line" including a special descriptive label for each doll quilt created by Pat. At 2:00 PM, Pat will give a talk and trunk show. Members of the Heart to Hand Quilt Club from the Port Byron Library will demosntrate throughout the day ways to make labels for quilts to preserve the history of quilts for generations to come. Tea and scones will be served. Donation: $3.00
Sunday, October 3 - 2:00 PM
Ghostly Goblin Stories and Fun Activities - Historic Mentz Church, Mentz Church & McDonald Roads, Montezuma
A fun day for young and old. Bring your grandchildren; ghostly stories tales and kids activities such as bale decorating, pumpkin carving, clay pot. Donuts and cider will be served.
Tuesday, November 2 - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Annual Harvest Election Day Bake Sale - Montezuma Town Hall, 8102 Dock Street, Montezuma
Don't forget to vote!! Bring home delicious homemade baked goods made and donated to benefit the Montezuma Historical Society's continued work to preserve the history of Montezuma.
Bring a Lawn Chair
Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy Country Living at Its Best!
Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy Country Living at Its Best!
Contact: montezumahistorian@tds.net