Genoa Historical Association

April 30th is National Historic Marker Day! The Town of Genoa has 11 historic markers located in King Ferry and Genoa. The historical markers are significant in helping to preserve the town's history. Take the opportunity and travel around to locate these markers and share pride in your community.

It's that time of year: Clarence Palmer and Albert Palmer checking sap. Circa 1930.

Goodyears School, January 1931. Top Row: Danny Mitchell, Charles Grover, Don Powers, Ward O'Hara. Middle Row: Llyod O'Hara, Richard King, Grayson Mitchell, Roger Bradley. Bottom Row: William Grover, Charles William Elser, Alan Bradley. (Photo ID: 38859)

King Ferry Northeast Corner.

The GHA had a local history writer, Jim Farfaglia, from Fulton, New York reach out to us with a research request: "I am currently researching for a new book on major Central New York snowstorms. In 2015, I published Voices in the Storm, a look back at the Blizzard of ’66 that included memories from over 200 Central New Yorkers. Now I’m collecting stories that cover our memorable winter storms from the last two hundred years. Perhaps you or someone you know survived a particu...larly brutal winter. Or perhaps they have family members or friends from years gone by who shared a story or two about Central New York’s infamous snowstorms. I’d appreciate the opportunity to hear those stories. I can be reached via email, [email protected], or through my website, www.jimfarfaglia.com, or by telephone, 315 402-6164 (leave a message). I can also contact those with stories if they agree to have you share their contact information." If you have any questions regarding this request, please email the GHA at: [email protected] or call 315-364-8202. Thank you! This is a great time of year to reminisce about those crazy blizzards from years past (1958, 1993, etc!)

Happy New Year from the Genoa Historical Association. It IS a new year, and we can only hope 2021 will be a year where good things will happen for our community and community members. We have created a survey that we feel will help the GHA plan future activities, events, discussions, and more. Please take the time to complete the survey. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out the Rural Life Museum and GHA at [email protected]. Thank you and continue to be safe and healthy. https://forms.gle/FW8kTnVQr8eX9iiu6

Happy Healthy New Year to everyone! There are still 2021 GHA Calendars available! If you haven't gotten your copy yet stop down to the King Ferry Corner Store and get a copy while supplies last! Or contact the Rural Life Museum at 315-364-8202 or email: [email protected]!

Dear GHA Members and Community Members With much discussion and weighing the importance of being safe and keeping our community in a good place, the Genoa Historical Association has decided to open the museum October 5th for visitation by appointment only. Visitors will be able to make a one-two hour appointment to visit on Mondays and Wednesdays, between 10:00am-4:00pm. Below are the guidelines:... 1. Email: [email protected] to reserve a one-two hour appointment. If you cannot email, call 315-364-8202 and leave a message. 2. Maximum of two people are allowed at the appointment. 3. When you make the appointment please provide the following information: a. Your name(s) and contact information. b. Date and time, you would like the appointment (we will need a one-week notice). c. The reason for your visit to the RLM. 4. You will always be required to wear a face mask while at the RLM and maintaining 6-foot social distancing. 5. No touching of exhibits. 6. The public bathrooms will be closed. 7. All common surfaces will be cleaned after each visit. The GHA Board is sensitive to the need of continuing to keep our volunteers and visitors safe and healthy. Our goal is to get back to having the RLM open for its regular days and hours. Thanks for being patient and for continuing to reach out to the Genoa Historical Association. GHA Board Members: Shannon Armstrong, Mike Sheils, Jim Farney, Karen Spiero, Bruce Manuel, Jim Berry, Barbara Armstrong, Joe Jadhon

The King Ferry Fire Department posted this photo to see if anyone could name the fire department members from years ago. Can anyone identify anyone in the photo? Let us know!

This coming weekend, July 31-August 1 would have been the 21st Annual Wheat Harvest festival. The GHA canceled this special event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our priority is always keeping the community and it's families safe. However, this doesn't mean we can't reminisce! Check out the Photo Albums on this Facebook page! You can see photos from past festivals! Like! Share! Enjoy!