Dunkirk Historical Museum, Dunkirk, NY

Many of you will remember the Dunkirk Historical Museum held a Whiskey Tasting fundraiser last year, offering the opportunity for a select few to taste a well-preserved prohibition-era bottle of whiskey. A similar event will be held again this year, following COVID rules (wearing masks, limiting numbers in the museum, observing distancing rules). If you are interested in purchasing a ticket call the museum during its hours of operation and buy a ticket. Only 24 tickets this year!! All proceeds benefit the Dunkirk Historical Museum. In addition a silent auction will be held for special bottle of whiskey!!!

Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 43, '20: On Oct.22, 1916, construction was begun in the new Methodist Church on Washington Park.Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 43, '20: On Oct.22, 1916, construction was begun in the new Methodist Church on Washington Park.

Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 42, '20: On Oct.12, 1893 the Dean Richmond sank off Dunkirk with a loss of 18 lives.Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 42, '20: On Oct.12, 1893 the Dean Richmond sank off Dunkirk with a loss of 18 lives.

Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 41, '20: In Oct., 1844 a terrific storm occurred with loss estimated from $50,000 to $75,000.Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 41, '20: In Oct., 1844 a terrific storm occurred with loss estimated from $50,000 to $75,000.

Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 40, '20: On Sept. 28, 1864, the 1st murder was committed in Dunkirk. That man was hanged in Mayville.Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 40, '20: On Sept. 28, 1864, the 1st murder was committed in Dunkirk. That man was hanged in Mayville.

Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 39, '20: On Sept.20, 1881, the Chautauqua County Fair was established in Dunkirk.Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 39, '20: On Sept.20, 1881, the Chautauqua County Fair was established in Dunkirk.

Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 38, '20: On Sept.15, 1817, George Alton was the 1st male child born in the village of Dunkirk.Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 38, '20: On Sept.15, 1817, George Alton was the 1st male child born in the village of Dunkirk.

Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 37, '20: On Sept.9, 1882, the 1st Sidey's store opened, then called the "Buffalo Store."Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 37, '20: On Sept.9, 1882, the 1st Sidey's store opened, then called the "Buffalo Store."

Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 36, '20: On Sept.1, 1887, the post office carrier system began in the city.Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 36, '20: On Sept.1, 1887, the post office carrier system began in the city.

Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 35, '20: On Aug. 23, 1818, The Great Lakes' 1st steamboat, "Walk in the Water," entered Dunkirk's harbor.Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 35, '20: On Aug. 23, 1818, The Great Lakes' 1st steamboat, "Walk in the Water," entered Dunkirk's harbor.

Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 34, '20: On August 16, 1904, the first fireman's convention in Dunkirk occurred .Dunkirk Hist. Fact, Week 34, '20: On August 16, 1904, the first fireman's convention in Dunkirk occurred .

Anyone passing by the Historical Museum will notice Carapella Masonry doing repair work on the building. The brick joists are being chiseled out and replaced with new mortar on three sides of the building, continuing work done by the same company a few years ago mostly on the west side of the building. A stone buttress at the top of the building that is bulging is also being removed and reinstalled.