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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Carousels of Monroe County
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.
Everyday People – The Dinkle Family and Rochester’s African-American Past
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 Division, Central Library.
Mark Twain and the Civil War (Jan. 2021)
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.
Past Meets the Present when Fourth Graders Honor the Fallen in Pittsford (Oct. 2020)
8 Brave Civil War Soldiers: Past Meets the Present when Fourth Graders Honor the Fallen in Pittsford, a discussion with Toni Stevens-Oliver, Thornell Road elementary school teacher, and Vicki Masters Profitt, author, historian, and Director of the Fairport Historical Museum. Co-hosted by the Greece Historical Society.
