Category: History

Bill Lattin’s New Book Launch

Tonight I attended a special event. It was held at the Pullman Memorial Universalist Church on Halloween – a celebration they have made a tradition at their church. This year, the celebration included a presentation about the history of photographs by Joe Struble (more… Continue Reading “Bill Lattin’s New Book Launch”

Seventh Annual Ghost Walk Celebrates History!

The seventh annual Mt. Albion Ghost Walk took place the evening of Saturday, October 3rd. The Ghost Walk is a Service Learning project of the Albion High School Drama and Music Departments. A total of 55 students work to put the program together by researching… Continue Reading “Seventh Annual Ghost Walk Celebrates History!”

About Town – September 19th

It was a windy day, today….a thunder storm has been threatening most of the day….so, what to do on a day like this? Why, I decided to wander around downtown and take some photos, of course! I like windy day photos – you can… Continue Reading “About Town – September 19th”

End of an era…..

Growing up in Albion, things rarely changed. Back then, it was a busy little Village with a downtown full of successful businesses. Within a few close blocks, you could walk around and buy fine jewelry, get fitted for a new pair of shoes, purchase… Continue Reading “End of an era…..”

Albion’s Second Annual Sip and Stroll Wine Walk

The Albion Merchant’s Association did it, again! Today – August 15, 2015 – was their second annual Sip and Stroll Through History Wine Walk and it was AWESOME!!! Last year, the inaugural event was on a slightly smaller scale to give it a try… Continue Reading “Albion’s Second Annual Sip and Stroll Wine Walk”

Cool Stuff in Batavia

On the second Tuesday of each month, a group of ladies from my church gather for lunch. Every month we go somewhere different – sometimes close by, sometimes further away. This month, we went to the restaurant at Terry Hills Golf Course in nearby… Continue Reading “Cool Stuff in Batavia”

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Tuesday was Adventure Day! A dear friend and I started out early with a big breakfast out to give us a good foundation for the day. Then, we spent about an hour and a half at Vidler’s 5 & 10 (see previous post) in… Continue Reading “Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum”

Kazoo Factory Adventure

Check another item off my Adventure Bucket List……I finally went to tour the Kazoo Factory and Museum in Eden, NY this week! The Original American Kazoo Company was established in 1916 right here in the small village of Eden in Western New York, where… Continue Reading “Kazoo Factory Adventure”

Santa Claus Came To Town!

So…..what do you do when you wake up on a drizzly Friday morning and want to do something interesting and unusual? Well, you go to a Santa Claus convention, of course!!! You read it correctly – no need to go back and reread that… Continue Reading “Santa Claus Came To Town!”

Fun with a Tugboat Captain

I had an amazing experience over the last couple of days! I also write a blog for the Albion High School Alumni Foundation, which includes interviews with alumni who have an interesting story or career to share with other alumni. I contacted David Starkweather from… Continue Reading “Fun with a Tugboat Captain”