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Friends of History to Honor Glenn Clark at 30th Anniversary Gala

The organization’s Elma J. Smith award, named in honor of the long-time volunteer, past president and museum coordinator, will be awarded to Mr. Clark who, along with his wife Eleanor, supported the organization over many years as a board member, volunteer and fund raising leader.

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Great Adirondack Chairs Offered

The Oswego County Historical Society (OCHS) recently received two adult and two child-size handmade Adirondack chairs to be raffled off as a fundraiser for the Richardson-Bates House Museum.

The Oswego County Historical Society (OCHS) recently received two adult and two child-size handmade Adirondack chairs to be raffled off as a fundraiser for the Richardson-Bates House Museum. Shown in front of the museum, from left, are Bernie Henderson and Peg McKinstry, OCHS Board of Trustees members as they thank the kind creator John Deary who’s seated in one of the chairs. Raffle tickets are available at the museum, 135 E. Third St. or from one of the society’s board members. For questions call 343-1342.

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Half-Shire Historical Society: Research Day Is This Weekend

On Saturday October 24, the society will open its doors from 10am until 4 pm for a full day of research. At noon the society will serve a roast ham lunch just prior to our regular monthly meeting. The meeting and lunch are open to the public. There are many new research volumes on the shelves, and even those familiar with our collections will be surprised.

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Hannibal Historical Society Hears From Historian On Titanic Sinking

On Monday, October 26, 2009 Hannibal Historical Society welcomes George DeMass, president of Oswego Town Historical Society, to its meeting at Hannibal Community Center, Oswego Street in Hannibal at 7:30 p.m. Mr. DeMass is a member of the Titanic Historical Society, knew some of the survivors and will be speaking about the Titanic tragedy.

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