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…

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LHS Annual Picnic

LHS Annual Picnic for all LHS members and their friends Sunday September 22nd 2-5 PM at Mark Tubbs Park Hots, Hamburgers, Beverages and Fun provided A dish to pass would be welcome but not required Watch your mail for Postcard with details RSVP either 585-329-7675 or 585-624-7542  

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All Hands On Deck!! The Lima Historical Society’s 2024 Membership Campaign

Bring This Coupon To Tennie Burton Museum 1850 Rochester Street Downloadable Coupon (pdf) Memorial Day 10am-1pm or Any Sunday this summer June thru Sept 15th-2-4 pm Become a Member Enter Free Raffle for All New and Current LHS members Dinner for Two Served in your own home ($200+ Value) Provided by Spinelli Catering. https://spinellichefservices.com Drawing at LHS member Picnic Sept 15th – 4 PM

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