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The Museum at The Creamery
The purpose of the Skaneateles Historical Society is to conduct and encourage historical research and to collect, preserve, and exhibit historical material in connection with the Town of Skaneateles.
THE SKANEATELES HISTORICAL SOCIETYNEWSLETTER
Nov-Dec 2012 Vol. 27, No. 5 Laurie Winship, Editor
NOVEMBER PROGRAM
Kihm Winship will talk about not-so-famous but nevertheless fascinating cottagers who have graced our lake's shore, including a Chicago political power who always delivered his ward, a Confederate private who was captured at Fort Fisher and an officer whose wife carried messages for Jefferson Davis, an attorney whose daughters were pioneering feminists, a society woman who was sufficiently down-to-earth to rescue four boys whose boat capsized, a man who gave away 50 acres on the lake when he couldn't find a buyer, and a woman who invited guests to her home but didn't come downstairs to meet them. He will also talk about a famous cottager said to live here who actually never did, and reveal the truth about Martin Revson and Dr. Joyce Brothers.
Join us on Tuesday, November 27, at 7:30 at The Museum at The Creamery for a fascinating program.
Village Historian Retiring
Pat Blackler, who has been Village Historian since 1996, is retiring as of December 31, 2012. Over the past 16 years, Pat has spent countless hours researching and educating people on the history of our community. She is always eager to help others discover the history of their home or family in Skaneateles. For many years she has helped give tours to 4th graders who love to hear her stories. While we will still be seeing her at The Museum at The Creamery, we wish to publicly thank her for being such a valuable resource to our museum and to the entire community.
Please join us at our Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 2, to help honor Pat. There will be a special presentation at 2:00. Stop by and help us celebrate Pat's retirement. If you cannot attend, please feel free to drop her a card or email.
New in our Gift Shop!
See p.4 for Gift Shop news!
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The Skaneateles Historical Society 28 Hannum St. Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-685-1360www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org
CREAMERY HOURS, NOV-DECNov 2-16, Fridays 1-4 p.m.Nov 23-Dec 23, Fri, Sat, Sun 1-4 p.m.Dec 28, Friday, 1-4 p.m.Or by appointment
The Historical Society’s annual Holiday Open House will be held on Sunday, December 2, from 1-4 p.m. Stop in for holiday goodies, sing-alongs with Dickens characters, and shopping in our gift shop for a wonderful selection of gift ideas (see article on p. 4 of this newsletter for more details.) And don’t forget the tribute to Pat Blackler at 2:00 to acknowledge her retirement from her position as Village Historian.
Also, please join us during the Dickens Christmas festivities on Sunday, December 9, at 3:00 and on Saturday, December 15, at 3:00 to see the magic of The Wizard of the North, John Henry Anderson. This is a wonderful show for children and adults--don’t miss it!
Holiday Open House
Volunteers Needed
We need you! If you are interested in being a docent, (we will train you--it’s
fun!) or work in the gift shop, or help with maintenance jobs, please contact us at
685-1360.
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The Skaneateles Historical Society 28 Hannum St. Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-685-1360 www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org
PROGRESS REPORTS
Photo courtesy of Bent Thomsen
The new interactive lake model has arrived! The cabinet is being built, and the software and other steps necessary to make it interactive are underway. A heartfelt thanks to all of the generous donors who made this model possible.
The back walls of the expansion buildings are now painted. Matthew Marshall (top of ladder,) Doug Bloodgood (in creek) and Jeremy Marshall (supervising,) working for Steve Byrne Painting, met the challenge of a tight work space by putting their ladder in the creek to reach parts of the building. And they finished before the weather got too bad.
PaversYou can still order pavers for the front entranceway. Two sizes are available: 4”x8” for $125, or 8”x8”
for $200. They make a thoughtful gift in someone’s honor or memory. Forms are available at the Museum at The Creamery, or call us at 685-1360 and we’ll send you one.
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The Skaneateles Historical Society 28 Hannum St. Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-685-1360 www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org
From the Gift Shop
Our Gift Shop is ready for the holidays. The shelves are stocked with Skaneateles-themed books, note cards, prints, glasses, and afghans. We are featuring three new items this year:
We have three adorable Gund bears that are just right for someone’s special Christmas stocking. Blue and grey stoneware crocks, handmade at Westerwald Pottery in Pennsylvania, are available in two sizes: 6”h x 4”w, or 4”h x 6”w. And our annual Christmas ornament features the iconic teasel on a cream-colored background.
We also have some past years’ ornaments available: the Lightning sailboat from last year, and the Sherwood Inn from 2010.
Our popular sets of 4 highball glasses etched with a Lightning boat or teasel are very popular and boxed ready for this holiday season. Trivets with the Historical Society logo are great for entertaining and easy to mail as gifts.
Our boats afghans and village buildings afghans are beautiful in Colonial Red, Williamsburg Blue and Hunter Green and a nice addition to any décor. We also have burgundy pillows, with the Village Gazebo on them, which make great gifts for family and friends. And when we’re not open you can buy our afghans and pillows at First National Gifts on Genesee St. (profits still go to the SHS.)
Please remember that gift shop sales are one of the main sources of revenue for our day-to-day operations. Thank you for your generous support.
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The Skaneateles Historical Society 28 Hannum St. Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-685-1360 www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org
BOARD MEMBERS: President, Karlene Miller; V-P, David Bates; Secretary, Mona Smalley; Corresponding Secretary, Karen Lengyel; Treasurer, Betsy Foote; Town Historian, Beth Batlle; Village Historian, Pat Blackler; Members-at-large, Jorge Batlle, Lloyd Cline, Robert Green, John Havemeyer, David Miller, Barbara Patrick, Nina Popow, Susan Spalding, Bent Thomsen, Richard WhalenMUSEUM DIRECTOR: Laurie Winship
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Dates To Remember
November 27, monthly program, 7:30--Kihm Winship on cottagers on the lakeDecember 2, Holiday Open House, 1-4 p.m.December 9, 3:00 p.m., The Wizard of the NorthDecember 15, 3:00 p.m., The Wizard of the North
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THE SKANEATELES HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
28 Hannum St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
NOV-DEC NEWSLETTER
Nov-Dec 2012 Vol.27, no.5
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PAIDSKANEATELES, NY
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Special thanks to...
Donors for the Interactive Lake Model and all aspects of the Museum Expansion
The family and friends of Donald Sauer, Judson Gregory, and Janet Tardiff for donations in their memory
All of our volunteers--docents, gift shop people, and maintenance helpers