The Genesee Community College History Club and Genesee County Federation of Historical Agencies are sponsoring a local history conference at Genesee Community College in Batavia on Saturday, November 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Conable Technology Building, Room T102, at GCC’s Batavia Campus.
Public and private historians and history buffs of all ages are encouraged to register and attend. Registration is $25 and includes a box lunch, or $12 without a lunch. Registration for GCC students is $10 and includes a box lunch, or $5 without a lunch. Deadline for registration is October 30. Those not wishing to have lunch may register the day of the event and pay at the door.
Conference highlights include:
•“State of History in Genesee County” by Dr. Michael Eula, Genesee County Historian;
•“Tracing Lineal Heritage” by the Daughters of the Revolution;
•Panelist discussions: on “Disaster Planning for Historical Organizations and Museums” and “Considering Confederate Statues, Memorials and Symbols.”
For the registration form, go to: https://gcchistoricalhorizons.wordpress.com/2017/10/05/gcc-history-club-to-sponsor-local-history-conference/. For additional information, contact Prof. Derek Maxfield – ddmaxfield@genesee.edu or call 585-343-0055 ext. 6288.
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