The Morgan-Manning House Museum invites the public to enjoy its series of programs designed to entertain and educate all those interested in local history. This is possible, despite the devastating fire that seriously damaged the house this January, with the assistance of two local groups. The series is being co-sponsored by the Triangle Tract Historical Society and will be hosted by the Clarkson Historical Society at the Clarkson Academy, 8343 West Ridge Road.
Spring 2025 program schedule:
•Tuesday, April 1, at 7 p.m.
Bill Lattin, from the Cobblestone Society in Albion, will present a slideshow based on his updated book Architecture Destroyed.
•Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m.
Jim Friday will talk about the history of Medina Sandstone.
•Thursday, May 22, at 7 p.m.
Karen Lankeshofer will give a multi-media lecture about Elsa Von Blumen, a pioneer female high-wheel cyclist in the 1880s.
During the April 1 program, Bill Lattin, former Cobblestone Society director and Orleans County historian, and Cobblestone director Doug Farley will look back at dozens of architectural treasures in Orleans County which succumbed to the wrecking ball over the decades. Lattin recently republished his book on the subject, Architecture Destroyed, adding several additional structures which were destroyed during the last few decades.
A narrated slideshow will be presented in “before and after” style, with photographs of the original structure along with what each of the sites looks like today. Lattin will also sign copies of his book, which will be available for purchase that day. The program is free and will be followed by refreshments and discussion with Lattin and Farley.
Donations will be accepted and new members will be welcome to join the Morgan-Manning House Museum.
For more information, visit www.morganmanninghouse.org/.
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