Genealogy Classes
Genealogy Classes The Yates County History Center will present four genealogical workshops and lectures on March 5, March 12, March 19 and March 26. All workshops are at 11:00 am. $25.00 for each, or $75.00 for all four. Pre-registration is required! Please register by calling (315) 536.7318. The topics are as follows: March 5 at 11:00 a.m. Pennsylvania Dutch/Anabaptist Genealogy March 12 at 11:00 a.m. Questions to Ask to Start Your Family History March 19 at 11:00 a.m. How to Preserve Your Family
Throwback Thursdays
Throwback Thursdays The Yates County History Center is pleased to present our annual ‘Throwback Thursdays’ video series. All presentations are FREE but donations are gladly accepted. Come join us this February for a journey back through history! All presentations take place at 11 am and will be as follows: February 5th - Stone Ruins Mystery February 12th – Native American Life and Customs February 19th – Exploring the Burned Over District and its Reforming Zeal February 26th – Crystal Springs and The
This Year’s Community Table Dinner Raises $20K for Penn Yan Community Café
This Year’s Community Table Dinner Raises $20K for Penn Yan Community Café The 2025 Community Table Dinner took place on September 6th at the Finger Lakes Produce Auction. While the intent is to host the dinner on the Main Street Bridge in Penn Yan, this is the third year where inclement weather moved the event to a rain location. “The Finger Lakes Produce Auction was a natural and meaningful location to host the Community Table Fundraiser, which is why we chose it as the rain location this year”,
Leadership Yates County Program Announced to Build Next Generation of Local Leaders
A new initiative aimed at developing and connecting Yates County’s next generation of leaders will launch in January of 2026, through the Finger Lakes Economic Development Center (FLEDC). The program, called Leadership Yates County, is designed to equip emerging and established professionals with the skills, insight, and community perspective needed to lead effectively within their organizations and throughout the region. The six-session program, hosted at Keuka College, will feature a curriculum
