Program Archives & Recorded Lectures

Explore recorded programs, lectures, and community presentations from the Greece Historical Society.

About These Archives

The Greece Historical Society has presented a wide range of public programs and lectures, both in person and online. During periods of social distancing, many programs were offered through virtual platforms and recorded with permission from the presenters.

These recordings are preserved here and on the Society’s YouTube channel. Each entry includes the program date, subject categories, and a brief description to support further exploration. Some programs are also connected to Bicentennial Snapshots and Living in Greece stories, offering additional historical context.

We invite you to explore these programs and continue the conversation about our community’s past.

Title card for the Donald J. Riley Park at Braddock Bay dedication ceremony, Thursday, September 17, 2026, with two portraits of Donald J. Riley.

Donald J. Riley Park at Braddock Bay Dedicated in Ceremony

September 20, 2026 Recorded: September 17, 2026 11:30 am In-person Length: 01:00:53

Presenter(s): Jeffery McCann, Town of Greece Supervisor; Jay Riley, Firefighter; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive; Jeremy Cooney, NYS Senator; Josh Jensen, NYS Assemblyman; Spencer Bernard, David DiPonzio, Amorette Miller, and Rick Antelli Jr., Greece Town Board Members; Allen Wallace, Greece Rotary; Donald J. Riley, Former Town of Greece Supervisor

Watch the September 17, 2026 dedication of Donald J. Riley Park at Braddock Bay in Greece, NY, including remarks from community leaders and a plaque presentation.
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Rochester’s Founders, on How the Revolution Created Rochester

Rochester’s Founders, on How the Revolution Created Rochester

September 9, 2026 Recorded: September 8, 2026 7:00 pm In-person Length: 00:58:57

Presenter(s): Timothy W. Kneeland

Historian Dr. Timothy W. Kneeland explores the people and events that shaped our region, from Monroe County’s earliest settlers to the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the struggle for freedom, and the legacies they left behind.
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Bringing Greece Pioneer Families to Life

A Four-Year Journey Through Genealogy, Descendants, and the Early Families of Greece, New York

May 27, 2026 Recorded: May 12, 2026 7:00 pm In-person Length: 1:27:24

Presenter(s): Marie Villone Poinan, Jo Ann Ward Snyder

Recorded May 12, 2026 Join co-authors Marie Villone Poinan and Jo Ann Ward Snyder for an in-depth look at their four-year journey to discover the pioneer life of early settlers of the Town of Greece. Through interviews with descendants and...
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The History of Hamlin Beach State Park: From the Perspective of an Ecologist

How nature, history, and local landscapes shaped Hamlin Beach State Park

April 14, 2026 Recorded: April 14, 2026 7:00 pm In-person Length: 00:55:51

Presenter(s): Lara Hargrave

Join the Greece Historical Society for a journey through time with Lara Hargrave, environmental educator for New York State Parks. In this program, Lara discusses the natural forces and historical events that have shaped Hamlin Beach State Park. She also...
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History of the Red Cross

April 8, 2026 Recorded: March 10, 2026 7:00 pm In-person Length: 1:08:03

Presenter(s): Jerry Bennett

Follow Jerry Benett, Red Cross volunteer and former staff member, as he weaves a web of introductions to Clara Barton, President Lincoln, Bordentown, New Jersey, Sen. Charles Summer, Henri Dunant, Charles Drew, the Geneva Conventions, Susan B. Anthony, and Fredrick...
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A Contemporary History of the Town of Greece

January 15, 2026 Recorded: January 13, 2026 7:00 pm Length: 01:24:27

Presenter(s): Former Greece Supervisor Don Riley

Former Greece Supervisor Don Riley shares an inside look at the process of researching and writing his new book on the modern history of the Town of Greece, covering the years 1960 to the present. In this presentation, Riley explores...
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Durand Eastman Park – Yesterday and Today

October 20, 2025 Recorded: October 14, 2025 7:00 pm Length: 01:06:21

Presenter(s): Jack Butler

Most Rochesterians know of Mr. Eastman but very few know of Dr. Henry Durand. Mr. Butler will explore the fascinating life of Henry Durand, his relationship with George Eastman, and the shocking twist that occurs once they donate their land...
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From New York to Niagara Falls: Ten Days on the Erie Canal”

September 27, 2025 Recorded: September 9, 2025 7:00 pm Length: 01:13:36

Presenter(s): From New York to Niagara Falls: Ten Days on the Erie Canal" by Maureen Whalen

The completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 sparked one of the major tourist trends of the day, traveling the canal from New York City to Niagara Falls to see that natural wonder that still amazes people today. Come learn...
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Exploring the Process of Building the Seneca Chief

August 30, 2025 Recorded: August 12, 2025 7:00 pm Length: 01:28:16

Presenter(s): Dr. John Montague

Join us as Dr. John Montague from the Buffalo Maritime Center explains the community boatbuilding project to recreate the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief and the role of the original boat in opening the Erie Canal in 1825. It will...
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