This month’s story is a personal one and part of my maternal grandmother’s family history, dating back almost 100 years to the time of the Great Depression. It’s a story … Continue reading The Noted Musicians of Castile
Tag: Allegany County History
Riding the Stagecoach Along the Genesee
Just mentioning the word “stagecoach” likely conjures up images of vintage western movies featuring desperate gangs of robbers holding up passengers, or a high-speed chase across the desert with Indians … Continue reading Riding the Stagecoach Along the Genesee
Scales, Shape Notes, and Singing Schools
Early in the 19th century, as villages dotted the landscape along the Genesee River and Western New York, churches sprang up, and residents organized according to Protestant doctrinal persuasions—Presbyterian, Baptist, … Continue reading Scales, Shape Notes, and Singing Schools
Moses Van Campen, Part III – Marriage, Family, & Public Service
Before Major Van Campen’s discharge from the army, he had one more significant encounter as an American soldier. In late summer of 1783, as he scouted the woodland trails in … Continue reading Moses Van Campen, Part III – Marriage, Family, & Public Service
Copperhead, The Last Seneca in Caneadea
A boulder on the Houghton University campus (formerly Houghton College) marks the final resting place of one of the Genesee’s legends, Copperhead. His identity was also disputed at one time, … Continue reading Copperhead, The Last Seneca in Caneadea
It’s the Cheesiest! A Brief History of Cuba Cheese
For those of us who grew up in the rolling hills of rural Western New York, locally sourced cheese and ice cream were staple treats. Cheese curds, extra-sharp cheddar, and … Continue reading It’s the Cheesiest! A Brief History of Cuba Cheese
The Tale of Five Waterfalls—The Hamlet of Wiscoy, a/k/a Mixville
Many readers have likely enjoyed the beautiful Wiscoy Falls nestled in the Genesee River Valley between Fillmore and Portageville. Whether hiking, swimming, or fishing on the Wiscoy, the scenery is … Continue reading The Tale of Five Waterfalls—The Hamlet of Wiscoy, a/k/a Mixville
The Last Council Fire
Six Nations Background Arguably, the most historic event organized by William Pryor Letchworth took place on October 1, 1872. It was held on the Council Grounds overlooking the Glen Iris … Continue reading The Last Council Fire
Along the Genesee 