Historic Lewiston, New York

YOU'RE INVITED!
LAST CALL FOR RESERVATIONS !

HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CELEBRATION !
Monday, June 30, 6:30pm
The Barton Hill Hotel
100 Center Street, Lewiston, NY
Donation: $20 per person (cash, check, Mastercard or Visa)
includes food stations and desserts
Reserve your spot by calling 716-754-4214

Robert Emerson, director of Old Fort Niagara, will portray Captain Pierre Pouchot, the French commander of Fort Niagara who surrendered the fort to the British in July 1759, at the annual celebration of the Historical Association of Lewiston, on Monday, June 30 at 6:30pm at the Barton Hill Hotel. Donation is $20 and a number of food stations including dessert will be offered.

     Everyone is invited, so be sure to bring your friends to this year's annual Historical Association Celebration to mingle with Lewiston's movers and shakers, share some summertime food, spirits and good cheer, and congratulate and thank all our volunteers for our best year ever!
     Robert Emerson, director of Old Fort Niagara, will portray Captain Pierre Pouchot, the French commander of Fort Niagara who surrendered Fort Niagara to the British after holding out for 19 days against 5 to 1 odds in July 1759.
     Several outstanding volunteers and local businesses will be recognized for significant contributions. Lewiston resident and board member, Bruce Sutherland, has been chosen to receive this years's George Vanderhoek Award for managing the renovation of the Lewiston Museum, a project which is still ongoing. Tom Smith and local designer James Harasimowicz will be honored with the Josiah Tryon Outstanding Volunteer Award. Ralph Borelli will also be recognized for his volunteer services in upgrading the Museum's electrical systems. RIchard Haight will receive a plaque for service as a board member for the past three years.
     The Calvin Hotchkiss Award, presented to area businesses, will be given to Chris Connelly of Kinetic Kitchens and Baths, Massage therapist Kim Burnham-Fechner and real estate agents Dian Ruta and Judy Clark.
     Other volunteers who will be recognized are Claudia Marasco and Marlene Craft for coordinating the annual Historic Home Tour, along with Dale Williamson, Gaylynn Long, Sharon Wilcox, Jacquie Lodico, the Orange Cat Coffee Company and the Village Bake Shoppe.
     Certificates of Appreciation will be handed to Lewiston-Porter student artists, Kelsey Wilkins and Maria Taczak.

     Reservations are requested by June 23 and can be made by calling 754-4214. You can pay at the door or send a check in advance payable to Historical Association of Lewiston, PO Box 43, Lewiston, NY 14092.
     Dress is casual and you'll enjoy a complete buffet. There will be cash bar open.
     Membership Reminder: The Celebration is the perfect time to begin or renew your membership. $25 annual membership gets you the Lewiston Passport (see details below). It pays to be a member!

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MEMBERSHIP TIME
New Lifetime Member Option

     What's the best way to support Lewiston's rich heritage? Become a member of the Historical Association, of course!
     Yes, it's membership time -- a wonderful opportunity to become a part of Lewiston's resurgence as an historical gem.
     With your membership, you get your Lewiston Passport. These premiums and discounts are worth more than what you pay for your membership. It's like getting a Lewiston Entertainment book!

     -- Bob's Olde Books, 10 percent off purchase
     -- Country Doctor, 10 percent off purchase
     -- Favorite's Pizza, 10 percent off order
     -- Little Yellow Chocolate House, $1 off per pound
     -- Orange Cat Coffee, Complimentary espresso drink
     -- Sister & Brother Apparel, 15 percent off one regular priced item
     -- Syros Greek Restaurant, 10 percent off purchase
     -- Village Bake Shoppe, Free cup of coffee
     -- Village Vineyard, 10 percent off order
     -- Water Street Landing, Glass of wine with dinner
     -- One discounted ticket for Tour of Homes if purchased by 11/15
     -- Discount on souvenir merchandise at Association events

     Membership Options:
          Individual membership: $25
          Family membership: $40    (includes additional discounted
                                              ticket to the Tour of Homes)
          Patron membership: $50   same as Family membership
          Business membership: $100 (includes an additional Passport
                                                 and two more discounted tickets
                                                 to the Tour of Homes, for a total four.)
          Lifetime Member, $150 (Family Lifetime is $250)

     HOW TO RENEW OR BECOME A MEMBER: Yes, we need and appreciate your support and it's the perfect time to become a member. Just choose the level of membership you want, and send a check payable to:
     Historical Association of Lewiston
     PO Box 43
     Lewiston, New York 14092
     Be sure to include your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number. You'll receive your Lewiston Passport in the mail.
     You can also call up 716-754-4214 and charge your membership over the phone. Either way, you'll know you're doing your part in preserving and promoting Lewiston's rich heritage. Thank you!

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LEWISTON 2008 EVENT SCHEDULES

Artpark Performances and Events
http://www.artpark.net/calendar.php?task=view-list

Art Council Jazz Wednesdays, beginning May 28, Free
http://artcouncil.org/jazzwednesday.htm

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IN THE GENERAL'S OWN WORDS...
Why the Americans Lost the Battle of Queenston Heights

     The Lewiston Museum is proud to have acquired a very rare original copy of the New York Herald newspaper, dated Nov. 4, 1812, that contains the complete transcript of a letter from American Maj. General Stephen VanRensselaer to Gen. Henry Dearborn, explaining why the Americans lost the Battle of Queenston Heights, on October 13, 1812.
     This War of 1812 battle was extremely important, and in the view of many Canadians, was the moment in time when British Gen. Isaac Brock (who died in the battle) turned back the American invasion launched from Lewiston and prevented Canada from becoming another American state.
     You can read the complete letter on our website by clicking here:
     http://www.historiclewiston.org/vanrensselaer.html

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NEW PLACEMAT FEATURES 19th CENTURY TIME LINE
Eleventh placemat in ongoing series

     Our new placemat has been published and is being distributed by Apple Granny Restaurant and Tommy George's Villa Coffee Shop.
     Thanks to our sponsor, Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, folks will learn about Lewiston's fascinating 19th Century history. The placemat focuses on events that occurred here from the time Lewiston was burned in 1813 to the time when President McKinley visited here in 1901 and was shot later in the afternoon in Buffalo.
     This is the eleventh in our ongoing series of placemats that have proven to be extremely popular with about 10,000 placemats distributed a month since the Summer of 2005. If your business is interested in advertising on a future placemat, please call 754-8414 for more information.
     You can see a copy of the new placemat by clicking here:
http://www.historiclewiston.org/downloads/LewistonTimeLine1800s.pdf

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FROM OUR NOTEBOOK

     ...Our lucky raffle winner this month is Denise Fischer, from the Niagara County Health Department. Congratulations Denise! Your book is on the way. We have fish bowls located at the Orange Cat Coffee Co. and the Barton Hill Hotel where folks can throw in their business cards to participate in the monthly drawing.

     ...The largest project ever undertaken by our Association is one step closer to reality. The Freedom Crossing Monument celebrating Lewiston's role in the Underground Railroad is on track with a planned unveiling for the Fall of 2009. Just one more approval and we'll be on our way. We want to thank the Village and Town Boards and the Greenway Commission for their wonderful support. More details about this exciting project will be released in the months to come. Stay tuned.

     ...Plans are already underway for this December's Historic Home Tour. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Claudia Marasco at 754-2084 to get your name on the list of volunteers. It's our biggest fund raising event of the year and your help is very much appreciated.

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2008

     Plan on visiting our area this year? Organizers are predicting that events this year will be the best ever. Here are some you won't want to miss:

June 28-29               Lewiston Garden Club GardenFest (754-8981)
July 4-6                    Ft. Niagara French-Indian War Encampment
July 5-6                    Niagara Pioneer International Soccer Tournament
July 22-26                Porter Cup Golf Tournament
July 26-27                Youngstown Level Regatta
August 9-10   Lewiston ArtFest (754-0166)
August 22-24      Historic Lewiston Jazz Fest
September 5-7         Kiwanis Peach Festival
September 27-28 Lewiston Harvest Fest
December 6-7   Historic Home Tour & Christmas Walk

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LEWISTON HISTORY BOOK IS HERE!

It's here! And in stock ready to be delivered to you!

Compiled by Suzanne Simon Dietz, the name of the book is "Lewiston", published by Arcadia Publishing Company and part of the Arcadia's Image of America series.

There are 211 photographs in the Lewiston book which are courtesy of the Lewiston Museum, the Sanborn Historical Society, local libraries, the New York Power Authority, the Tuscarora Nation, residents, and other sources.

The seven chapters give a wonderful overview of the wealth of history in Lewiston including the Tuscaroras, the waterfront, the hamlets and Model City, the village, the churches, the town, and the schools. There are some unusual images including one of the conductors of the underground railroad, a page from an 1865 sermon listing the surnames of early residents of the Ridge Road, and the 1924 Tuscarora athletes at Fort Niagara getting ready to run a 450 mile non-stop courier relay to extend an invitation to President Franklin Roosevelt. The introduction includes part of a 1902 speech given by J. Boardman Scovell at the Barton House! The book will be a keepsake!

To get your copy, just send $19.99 per copy to;

Historical Association of Lewiston

PO Box 43

Lewiston, New York 14092

If you want the book(s) sent to you, please include an additional $5 postage for each book. Otherwise you can pick up your copy at the Museum when they are hot off the press! When you send your check, be sure to include your name, address and phone number so we can contact you.

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Information on all River Region events can be accessed on the web at http://www.northofthefalls.com or phone the Lower River Region Chamber of Commerce at 716-754-9500.

Stay tuned for the latest programs and events sponsored

by the Historical Association of Lewiston, New York

Next Historic Home Tour

December 6 & 7, 2008