The Parma Hilton Historical Society (PHHS) has several interesting events coming in October.
On Saturday, October 12, at 10:30 a.m., members of the PHHS Museum will host a tour of the Parma Hoosic Hill Cemetery at the corner Manitou and Ridge Roads. Attendees will hear stories of prominent residents buried there. This event is organized in association with the Parma Public Library. Register at https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/12859213. Note: the cemetery is on a hill, so is not handicapped accessible. Park in the vacant lot to the right of Bob Johnson’s Budget lot.
On Monday, October 14, at 7 p.m., Dan Cody will talk about “The Devastating Rochester Pandemic of 1918.” This event was much worse than the recent 2020-2022 Covid outbreak due to the lack of medicine and hospital care. Many millions died around the world. In fact, one whole section of Mt. Hope Cemetery is the burial place of many victims. The presentation will be held at the Hilton Community Center, 59 Henry Street.
On Tuesday, October 22, at 10 a.m., a historic marker will be dedicated at the corner of Parma Center and Hilton-Parma Corners Road (Rt. 259) to remember the Knox-Odell General Store that went through many owners and businesses, and was even a stop on the Underground Railroad.
For more information on the Parma Hilton Historical Society and its programs, visit https://www.
parmahiltonhistoricalsociety.com.
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