Weddings through the Ages

Sat., June 8th , Sun., June 9th , Sat., June 15th

1-4:00 each day                     Donation $5.00

Stroll through the Victorian house to admire a magnificent display of wedding gowns and accessories from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. Learn wedding etiquette of long ago!  Help to identify wedding photos!
Door Prizes, refreshments and favors will be available. Come share in the fun!

Learn How to Write a Family Narrative

The Franklin County Historical and Museum Society is pleased to announce the following:

Learn how to Write a Family Narrative

Where?     Franklin County Historical and Museum Society  51 Milwaukee St., Malone, NY 12953

When?       Mondays, June 17-July 29, 4-6 pm

Cost?         All 8 sessions (16 hrs.) for $150.00

                   Member special: only $120.00

Instructor?   Carol Poole, genealogist and publisher author

Topics: What is a family narrative?                            What makes a good story?

Creating my setting                                                   Creating my story

Developing my people                                               Imagining conversation

Polishing my writing                                                   Distributing my work

Pre-registration due by June 10th. Send check and contact information to FCHMS  PO Box 388, Malone, NY 12953.

We are Back on Line

We are happy to announce that we think that all of our technology problems have been solved thanks to the hard work of some knowledgeable volunteers. Computers are a wonderful tool  for the society to use but only when they are working correctly. We hope that you were not inconvenienced. Remember you can reach us by phone at 518-483-2750, by mail at PO Box  388 Malone, NY 12953 or by e-mail at fchms@franklinhistory.org.

Founding Families of Tupper Lake Junction

Carol Poole, author of Rising from Swamp, will be holding a social hour and book talk on Thursday, November 8th at 51 Milwaukee Street, Malone.

Jack Bilow on the War of 1812

Jack Bilow, author of Chateaugay, NY and the War of 1812 and the new book A War of 1812 Death Register: Whispers in the Dark, will help us commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.  Please join the FCHMS and Jack at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 10th, in the Schryer Center.

Annual Meeting

The most important meeting of our year is the annual meeting.  All new members are encouraged to attend to learn about events of the past year and what is being planned for 2013.  Trustees are also elected or reelected at this time.

This year we will have a dinner meeting at the Malone Golf Club on Wednesday, October 3rd, beginning with social hour at 5:00, followed by dinner at 6:00.  The buffet will include both chicken divan and roast beef au jus.  The cost, including tax, tip, coffee, or tea, and dessert is $20.00 per person.

Paid reservations will be accepted.  Checks, made out to FCHMS or House of History, should be left with the director in the office or sent to Cheryl Learned, 725 Webster St., Malone, NY 12953.  If you have questions, you may call the office, 483-2750, or Cheryl 483-7285.

A bit more information on our Guest Speaker David Martin

On Thursday, September 13th at 6:00 pm David E. Martin will be holding a presentation on Horwood Stained-Glass.  Please Join the FCHMS and David Martin at the Centenary United Methodist Church to adore the windows of this church and others from the North Country.