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The Seneca Iroquois in Lima

The Seneca Iroquois in Lima by Martha Sempowski Ph.D. Tuesday, September 15th, 7pm Lima Court House 7321 East Main Street, Lima This slide-illustrated presentation will focus on our current archaeological understanding of the life and culture of the Seneca Iroquois who lived here in Lima during the early to mid-1600’s. What was life like for those who walked here before us some 400 years ago and how was traditional native life changing at that time? The presentation is free and open to the public.

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New Exhibit at the Tennie Burton Museum

New  Exhibit at the Tennie Burton Museum Open July 4th 1-3 pm Sunday 2-4 pm Lima’s Revolutionary War Veterans See Original Revolutionary War Items: -WOODEN CANTEEN -SADDLEBAG -UNIFORM BUTTONS -FLINTLOCK RIFLE ***Plus List of Lima’s Known Revolutionary War Veterans And Where They Lived 

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250th Anniversary Celebration

250th Anniversary Celebration July 4, 2026   Lima Historical Society Events  Driving Tour Brochure Lima’s Revolutionary War Veterans LHS Float in the Parade Revolutionary War Exhibit Museum July – end of September

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LHS Annual Dinner Meeting

LHS Annual Dinner Meeting Sunday, May 17th Lima Presbyterian Church 7295 West Main Street, Lima NY. Program at 4PM Dinner to Follow at 5PM Download a Fillable Reservation Form Here Mendon Ponds Park: Fairchild’s Dream By Jack Butler and Diane Ham This beautifully- illustrated presentation will focus on the history, glacial geology, flora and fauna, former residents, and unusual features of our nearby Mendon Ponds Park. It will reveal several little known ‘secrets’ to be found within the park’s 2,700 acres. The program will begin promptly at 4PM, so please arrive early to find your seat. A delicious buffet dinner…

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Livingston County: 205 Years in Review

Livingston County: 205 Years in Review By Holly Watson  Watch the presentation on YouTube Tuesday, February 24th at 7pm Lima Public Library  Holly Watson, the Livingston County Historian highlights the fact that Livingston County is 205 years old this February 2026. She thus asks what better time to reminisce about how the county fits into our region, how it developed, and what makes it special? Please us for an exploration of Livingston County’s journey and celebrate why it’s a great place to live, work, and play. This presentation is free and open to the public.

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