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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Wayne Co. 250 Keynote Speaker - Dr. Michael Oberg
    Wayne Co. 250 Keynote Speaker - Dr. Michael Oberg
    RSVP Closed. See Other Events.
    May 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Gates Hall, 4107 Lake Rd, Pultneyville, NY 14538, USA
    May 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Gates Hall, 4107 Lake Rd, Pultneyville, NY 14538, USA
    Dr. Oberg expounds on the veracity of "Stolen Ground: The America Revolution and Indigenous Dispossession in New York State."
  • Revolutionary Movie "Mary Silliman's War"
    Revolutionary Movie "Mary Silliman's War"
    May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Historic Ohmann Theatre, 65 William St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Historic Ohmann Theatre, 65 William St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    In partnership with Wayne County Historical Society and in commemoration of America 250, the local Col. William Prescott Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presents this lesser known but contemporary movie about early Revolutionary history.
  • Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief: Eastern White Pine Dedication
    Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief: Eastern White Pine Dedication
    Jun 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:20 PM
    Erie Canalway Trailhead, Elm St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    Jun 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:20 PM
    Erie Canalway Trailhead, Elm St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    An Eastern White Pine tree was gifted to each of 28 ports from Buffalo to Lyons in 2025 during the commemorative 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal. Lyons community will dedicate this tree upon the arrival of the "Seneca Chief" on their Back to Buffalo Tour.
  • Community Conversations: A Corridor of Connection
    Community Conversations: A Corridor of Connection
    Jun 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Elks Lodge #869 Lyons, 32 Church St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    Jun 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Elks Lodge #869 Lyons, 32 Church St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    In 1825, the Erie Canal became a superhighway of information, cultural exchange, and human connection. Today, it remains a vital waterway connecting people and places along the corridor history and the future.
  • Juneteenth Celebration with the Erie Canal Boat "Seneca Chief"
    Juneteenth Celebration with the Erie Canal Boat "Seneca Chief"
    Jun 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Lyons Dock Access, 27 Water St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    Jun 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Lyons Dock Access, 27 Water St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    Celebrate the Final Stop, Freedom! in Wayne County as we welcome Back the Erie Canal Boat "Seneca Chief" to Lyons.
  • Stoneware Stories "Salt-Glazed"
    Stoneware Stories "Salt-Glazed"
    Jul 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Historic Ohmann Theatre, 65 William St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    Jul 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Historic Ohmann Theatre, 65 William St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    From 2025, we welcome back stoneware collector John Sladek for another presentation on local potters and potteries.
  • BREWING CONFLICTS (3) - Ontario
    BREWING CONFLICTS (3) - Ontario
    Jul 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Heritage Square Museum, 7147 Ontario Center Rd, Ontario, NY 14519, USA
    Jul 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Heritage Square Museum, 7147 Ontario Center Rd, Ontario, NY 14519, USA
    It is time... for Tea, Coffee, and to learn more about the issues and conversations of early America.
  • Welcome Reception - Living History & Monument Dedication
    Welcome Reception - Living History & Monument Dedication
    Aug 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Elks Lodge #869 Lyons, 32 Church St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    Aug 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Elks Lodge #869 Lyons, 32 Church St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    Join us for this kick off event with cocktails and conversation the evening before the dedication of "True Valor at Gettysburg".
  • Living History & Civil War Monument Dedication Day
    Living History & Civil War Monument Dedication Day
    Aug 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Lyons Central Park, Church St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    Aug 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Lyons Central Park, Church St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    Wayne County History is alive in Lyons this summer with the Living History Day including the NEW Civil War Monument Dedication at 1:00 p.m.
  • Farewell Reception - Living History & Monument Dedication
    Farewell Reception - Living History & Monument Dedication
    Aug 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Elks Lodge #869 Lyons, 32 Church St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    Aug 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Elks Lodge #869 Lyons, 32 Church St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
    AFTER the dedication of "True Valor at Gettysburg," join us that evening for cocktails, dinner and keynote speakers to conclude the celebration and commemoration.

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