Learning on Vacation

The New York and Erie Rail Road was the first railroad to link the Atlantic and the Great Lakes; and when it opened in 1851 it was the longest railroad in the world. Railroad historian William D. Burt will show how it happened – the choice of Dunkirk as the western terminus, the original line NY&E built and then abandoned in favor of a better one, and the 1851 grand opening celebration. He will discuss how railroad directors speculated…

Virtually farmland through much of the nineteenth century, Lakeview Avenue (formerly Marvin Street) quickly became the elegant north corridor leading to the city proper. It is bordered on the north by the lovely nineteenth century Lake View Cemetery and on the south by Sixth Street. Most of Lakeview's large and architecturally diverse homes were built through the first three decades of the twentieth century for prominent Jamestown merchants and…

Join us at 10:30 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings for a small-group guided tour behind the scenes of the Johnson Estate Gardens and Vineyards. This 45-minute walk leads you through our historic estate as you explore the grape varieties we grow and discover how the Lake Erie Region’s climate and unique geology help us craft so many award-winning wines. After your tour, you’ll be welcomed to FLIGHT, our outdoor tasting venue, for…

Join us at 10:30 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings for a small-group guided tour behind the scenes of the Johnson Estate Gardens and Vineyards. This 45-minute walk leads you through our historic estate as you explore the grape varieties we grow and discover how the Lake Erie Region’s climate and unique geology help us craft so many award-winning wines. After your tour, you’ll be welcomed to FLIGHT, our outdoor tasting venue, for…

Hearsemania travels to Western NY for 2026 featuring three days of activities (June 12–14) beginning with the Friday, June 12, Historic Cemetery Tours in Westfield and Pomfret NY. Hearsemania features a number of antique cars, including funeral-related vehicles such as hearses, flower cars, and ambulances. Pomfret's event will begin at 1:30 pm on Friday, June 12, with the car & craft show at the West Barker Common in Fredonia (Park…

10-10:30am BUTTERFLY WALK Take a short walk around the trails and learn about Western New York butterflies from a park educator. Butterfly nets will be taken on the walk for a closer look at any butterflies found. Meet at the Recreation Hall. 10:45-11:15 am  BUTTERFLY CRAFT Experience the excitement of nature crafting with pipe cleaners, tissue paper and markers to transform them into vibrant butterflies, moths or even dragonflies. Meet at…

Join Janet Wahlberg for a tour of Allen Park where you will learn about the Allen family, the Bandshell, the Allen Park Women's Club, the swimming pool, the ice arena and much more. Participants will meet at the Allen Park band shell at 10:00 a.m. The Fenton History Center conducts historic walking tours from June to August. The cost is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Participants can pre-register online, at the Fenton, or by phone at…

Join us at 10:30 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings for a small-group guided tour behind the scenes of the Johnson Estate Gardens and Vineyards. This 45-minute walk leads you through our historic estate as you explore the grape varieties we grow and discover how the Lake Erie Region’s climate and unique geology help us craft so many award-winning wines. After your tour, you’ll be welcomed to FLIGHT, our outdoor tasting venue, for…

Join us at 10:30 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings for a small-group guided tour behind the scenes of the Johnson Estate Gardens and Vineyards. This 45-minute walk leads you through our historic estate as you explore the grape varieties we grow and discover how the Lake Erie Region’s climate and unique geology help us craft so many award-winning wines. After your tour, you’ll be welcomed to FLIGHT, our outdoor tasting venue, for…