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The Old Baptist Baptist Cemetery in Macedon, NY had fallen and missing headstones. Burials date between 1806 and 1867. Erika Newcombe, with help from her family, has taken up the mantel to continue a clean up effort. She and mother Deanne, have been locating and repairing headstones, researching the lives of the families and persons who are buried here, as well as recording the burials on Findagra...

Join us in a conversation with Bob Stopper of Lyons, NY who has been instrumental in the promotional development of canal use as a local volunteer photographer, canal greeter and canal history enthusiast. For more information about Canal-related events and history visit these sites. Capture the Canal: 200 Years in Wayne County - www. WayneHistory.org Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor - https://eriec...

Two local WWII heroes, both Army Air Force pilots, both killed in Action. Hear the story of their different missions and what local community did to honor them. For more information on Matt Osborne, Military Historian visit https://substack.com/@mattosborne or https://www.polemology.net/ . Youtube of Happy History Hour featuring Matt Osborne longer presentation on this topic. https://www.waynehist...

Meet Kaye Stone-Gansz, a local engineer and entrepreneur with family ties to farming in Wayne County. Her and her husband Ross Gansz, are on the cutting edge of introducing new technology to the apple industry while growing their own produce and developing a new generation of hard cider. For more information on their shop, LaGasse Machine and Fabrication visit https://lagassefab.com/ For more info...

The quaint community of Pultneyville, located in town of Williamson, NY has retained its maritime charm from 1806 because of the efforts of local historians and residents. Guests include Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society President, Nanette Peters Hance and Director of Development & Gates Hall Chair, Laura Wayland-Smith Hatch. Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society celebrates 60 ye...

This is our introductory episode of Unlock Wayne County discussing why historical perspective is important to the discovery of local history. Special Guest is Chris Blomgren of Historic Pursuits, a local history experience-based adventure company in Palmyra, NY. www. HistoricPursuits.org Introduction to local historical societies. https://www.waynehistory.org/projects-3 Interested Sponsors please...