In Case You Missed It…
You may have missed it live, but here is the recording of the Livingston County Poorhouse presentation by Holly Watson the County’s Historian Sponsored by the Lima Historical Society and the Lima Public Library
Demystifying the Livingston County Poorhouse
Demystifying the Livingston County Poorhouse By Holly Watson Livingston County Historian February 20, 2025 7PM Lima Town Hall 2nd Floor (Accessible via elevator at west side door) Co-Sponsored by Lima Historical Society And the Lima Public Library On Thursday, February 20th at 7 pm, Holly Watson, the Livingston County Historian, will present a compelling talk on the county poorhouse that existed in Geneseo during the early 19th and 20th centuries. Many of you may be familiar with the old building. As Holly will explain, poorhouses often have a complex history, but historical records can help us understand…
The old “Cottage Hotel” on Lake Avenue in Lima
xThe old “Cottage Hotel” on Lake Avenue in Lima Where did it came from? When it was demolished?? Go to Newsletters: November 2024
Looking For Your Roots ??
Looking For Your Roots ?? Learn Creative Ways to Explore Your Family Tree By Professional Genealogist Dennis Hogan Co-Sponsored by the Lima Historical Society and the Lima Public Library Tuesday, November 12th 7 PM: Lima Town Hall Dennis Hogan, Gorham, New York Historian, has been doing family research for more than 40 years. He specializes in New York State and Ireland. He will discuss some very useful and creative ways of going about researching your own family genealogy. He will be speaking on November 12th at the Lima Town Hall at 7 PM — second floor accessible by elevator…
Maggie’s Brood
“Maggie’s Brood” Readings from New Book by Author Elizabeth Osta Along with Irish Singing by Kitty Forbush This is an engaging personal history of Lima’s Donegan family and their Irish immigrant mother/grandmother, Maggie Buckley Donegan who arrived here in 1888 and raised her large family on Rochester Street here in Lima. It is told with humor, respect, and love by her granddaughter, Elizabeth Osta, author of multiple books, including Jeremiah’s Hunger about the Irish famine (Borealis Press 2011). Come and enjoy this heartfelt and entertaining program. Free and open to the public. Tuesday, October 15th 7 PM…
