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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…

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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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