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.

Life within the Boundaries of our Airport (Oct. 2021)

October 12, 2021 Recorded: October 12, 2021 7:00 pm Length: 00:59:15

Presenter(s): Rick Iekel

"Stranger Than Fiction" is a presentation by Rick Iekel focusing on the trials and triumphs associated with running the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. Iekel, with 28 years of experience including roles as Assistant Airport Manager and Director of...
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Flower Industry in Western NY (June 2021)

June 19, 2021 Recorded: June 19, 2021 1:00 pm Length: 00:45:48

Presenter(s): Nellie Gardner

In June 2021, Nellie Gardner spoke at the Greece Historical Society giving an insight into the flower industry of Western NY, and presented her own flower business. She demonstrated her unique skill in making bouquets, a skill she acquired without...
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Researching Your Town of Greece Family (June 2021)

June 8, 2021 Recorded: June 8, 2021 7:00 pm Zoom Length: 00:44:43

Presenter(s): Barb Koehler, JoAnn Ward Snyder, and Marie Poinan

A presentation about researching your family in anticipation of the town’s Bicentennial in 2022. With Barb Koehler, JoAnn Ward Snyder, and Marie Poinan.
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Park Avenue to Park Ridge (Hospital) (May 2021)

May 11, 2021 Recorded: May 11, 2021 7:00 pm Zoom Length: 01:01:18

Presenter(s): Kathleen Britton

On May 11, 2021, Kathleen Britton discussed the evolution of Park Avenue Hospital in Rochester. The institution relocated to Greece, New York, transforming into Park Ridge, then Unity, and presently it integrates Rochester General Hospital.
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Rochester Goes to Washington – Supreme Court Cases (Apr. 2021)

April 13, 2021 Recorded: April 13, 2021 7:00 pm Zoom Length: 01:03:35

Presenter(s): James Valenti, JD, LLM, Esq

In this Zoom presentation, join James Valenti as he discusses the Rochester court case, Nebbia v. New York, which made its way to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1934. It dealt with the suit of Leo Nebbia,...
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Carousels of Monroe County

March 9, 2021 Recorded: March 9, 2021 7:00 pm Zoom Length: 01:17:15

Presenter(s): Linda Bartash-Dawley

Linda Bartash-Dawley unveiled her work, "Carousels of Monroe County," in a recent presentation. The narrative represents a comprehensive exploration of the historical carousels in Monroe County, appealing universally to carousel enthusiasts, historians, and anyone curious about local culture and heritage.
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Everyday People – The Dinkle Family and Rochester’s African-American Past

February 9, 2021 Recorded: February 9, 2021 7:00 pm Zoom Length: 00:59:41

Presenter(s): Karen Dinkle Bunton and Jerry Bunton, Facilitated by Michelle Finn and Emily Morry

On February 9, 2021, Karen Dinkle Bunton and Jerry Bunton engaged in a Zoom discussion about Rochester's Black History from the Dinkle family's perspective. The dialogue was facilitated by Michelle Finn and Emily Morry from the Local History & Genealogy...
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Mark Twain and the Civil War (Jan. 2021)

January 12, 2021 Recorded: January 12, 2021 7:00 pm Zoom Length: 01:04:41

Presenter(s): Rosemary Irwin

On January 12, 2021, a presentation titled "Mark Twain and the Civil War" was delivered by Rosemary Irwin. The event, recorded via Zoom, discussed the renowned American author's connection to and perspectives on the Civil War.
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Education in Greece Central School District during COVID-19 pandemic

November 17, 2020 Recorded: November 17, 2021 7:00 pm Zoom Length: 01:05:16

Presenter(s): Kathleen Graupman, Superintend of GCSD

Superintendent Kathleen Graupman, of GCSD, shared experiences via Zoom about how education has unfolded during the COVID-19 pandemic, outlining specific successes and hurdles faced in the process.
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Sons of the American Revolution (Nov. 2020)

November 15, 2020 Recorded: November 15, 2020 2:00 pm Length: 00:18:30

Presenter(s): Robert Coomber

Robert Coomber talks about the Sons of the American Revolution and what the local chapter does to honor those who fought in the Revolutionary War.
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