Recorded November 6, 2016, at the Greece Historical Society and Museum
Ron Carlton talks about his family growing up in the Town of Greece. Marie Poinan adds to the discussion. (there is a sound problem during some of this video if you are unable to hear the person talk feel free to turn on close captions to at least read what is being said)
Recorded October 30, 2016, at the Greece Historical Society
Come explore the history of the Yates-Thayer Farm / Elm Tree Farm presented by Maire Poinan with special guest Sam Thayer. Sam Thayer is a descendant of the Thayer Family that lived at 710 Latta road. You can learn more about the Yates-Thayer Farm in the publication A Gentleman’s Country Estate link to buy the books is below.
Wally Rust, a World War II veteran, will talk about the atomic principles involved and the scientists who formulated the bomb as well. He will also gives design details of Little Boy, the Hiroshima bomb, and Fat Man, the Nagasaki bomb. Presented at the Greece Museum on September 11, 2016.
Recorded November 15, 2015, at the Greece Historical Society Museum
Brighton Historian, Mary Jo Lanphear tells the story of the children from Eastman Kodak England who were brought to live with host families in Rochester to keep them safe from the bombings of London during World War II.