President- Marty Reagan
Vice President- needs to be filled
Secretary- needs to be filled
Treasurer- Joe and Marilyn Galley
Pictures of town historic buildings and photos from some meetings are posted on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/henrietta_historical_society
Historical information online can be accessed from the Henrietta Public Library at WWW.HPL.ORG
For more information on the Town of Henrietta, NY, select
www.townofhenrietta.org
on which you will find a page maintained by the Town Historian.
Mission
*to Educate the public about the History of Henrietta, New York
*to Encourage Community Interest in the Town's History
*to Collect, Preserve and Exhibit Artifacts, Writings, Historical Items
*to Conduct and Collect Oral Histories from Town Residents
*to Serve the Educational and Cultural Needs of Henrietta, NY
With sadness, I report that , on March 8, 2012, Ed McPhee, vice president of the Henrietta Historical Society in 2010-11 and 2011-12 died after a lingering illness. He volunteered and contributed to the working of this organization among others. He had previously served in a leadership role but volunteered to service again for his community. respectfully, Laura E. Arney
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Sunday, April 15, 2012
2 pm- 4pm
Location: Riparian Community Center at Rivers Run
50 Fairwood Road off East River Road
Intake pipe for Rochester water supply 1893
Speaker-Don Root
A town of Rush resident, Don Root was Watershed Conservationist stationed at Hemlock Lake for the Rochester Water Bureau. He will speak on the history of Hemlock Lake protection. He was responsible for management of the City's 7000 acres surrounding the lakes to ensure water quality protection, forestry health, and recreation oversight. The water supply pipes pass through Henrietta enroute to the city. As a result, Henrietta has access to this high quality drinking water resource. Mr. Root retired in 2010 after 31 years of service.
All programs are free and handicapped accessible.
In case of inclement weather, call 334-8548.
Directions to Rivers Run :
Rivers Run is located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and other popular destinations in Rochester. For driving directions see below:
From the north (coming from Rochester):
Take Route 390 South to Lehigh Station Road (Route 253). Take Lehigh Station Road West. Turn right on East River Road. Turn left on Fairwood Drive.
From the South:
Take Route 390 North to Lehigh Station Road (Route 253). Take Lehigh Station Road West. Turn right on East River Road. Turn left on Fairwood Drive.
From the Thruway:
Take Exit 46 (Route 390/Rochester) to Lehigh Station Road (Route 253). Take Lehigh Station Road West. Turn right on East River Road. Turn left on Fairwood Drive.
We're just a few short miles from the following major destination points:
Marketplace Mall......................................4 miles, Wegmans at Calkins Rd.........................4 miles
Park Point..................................................5 miles Monroe County Airport............................6 miles
Jan 15 Speaker:Laura Arney
Subject: A Southern Lady discovers her New York Cousins
Feb 19 Speaker: Black History Month
Subject: Ms. Nerlande Anselme and
Mr. Clay Harris
Mar 18 Speaker: Betty Miller
Subject: Antoinette Brown Blackwell
April 15 Speaker: Don Root
Subject: History & Protection of Hemlock/Canadice Lakes
May Election of officers, Memorial Day Parade
June Junket trip/tour for members and guests, TBA***
***The Executive Baord would like HELP planning and arranging for the June Junket. Your participation will make the outing possible.
*NEW* After the first postal mailing, the society intends to send out reminders by email or post card for the next meeting.
$15 for family
$25 for supporting member
PO Box 435
Henrietta, NY 14467
