MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ONEIDA, NEW YORK

Wondering what to do with your Tuesday afternoon? Why not join your friends and neighbors at the Cottage Lawn Farmers' Market on the grounds of the Madison Co. Historical Society? A variety of local vendors will be there from 3 - 7 pm today! (Isn't this vintage illustration of a reclining lady in a cabbage dress interesting? Image courtesy of www.graphicsfairy.com)

Today is the first day of the Cottage Lawn Farmers' Market on the grounds of the MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ONEIDA, NEW YORK! We can't wait to see everyone this afternoon.

Happy, sunny days to you! Enjoy those beautiful blossoms! Join us next Tuesday for the Cottage Lawn Farmers' Market from 3 pm- 7 pm. (image courtesy of www.graphicsfairy.com)

Sharing this vintage illustration as we celebrate our Mothers this weekend...

The Historical Society's Cottage Lawn Farmers' Market will open on Tuesday, May 25 from 3 pm- 7pm. We are very excited here at the MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ONEIDA, NEW YORK to announce that we will have farmers, artisans, independent consultants, and food trucks at the weekly market bringing fresh local, seasonal produce, cheese, honey, maple products, artisan bread and pastries, poultry, lamb, eggs, soaps, lotions, yarn, wool, fresh-cut flowers, fudge, cookies, sma...ll gifts, candles, jewelry, food trucks, and much more! There are 15 weeks of the market-May 25; June 1, 8,15, 22,29;July 6, 13, 20, 27; and August 3,10, 17, 24, 31. Participating at the market are Stone Brothers Farm & Greenhouses of Canastota, 7 Trees Dairy Goats of Canastota, Choose Life Farm of Symrna, Flora &Fauna Farm https://www.instagram.com/florafaunafarm of Oneida, Scratch Bakehouse of Syracuse, Bob Faduski's Wooden Trivets of Oneida, Blooms and blossoms of Oneida, Joan Kimball-The Palm Reading Lady of Rome, Sprinkles with Debbie of Cicero, S & D Krafts of Eaton, Pirelli's Designs of Syracuse, C & F Crafts of Rome, Forever Sage of Canastota, Mix it Up Creations LLC of Canastota, Lori's $5Bling Boutique paparazziaccessories.com/440383 of Canastota, Oscar’s Gourmet Steak and Crab of Hamilton, BBQ ISLE 2 of New York Mills, and Rossi's Catering Company https://www.rossiscateringcompany.com/ of Canastota. The Cottage Lawn Farmers' Market will once again welcome New NYS Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Checks at the market. We hope to offer themed events, guided house tours, and weekly storytelling provided by the Oneida Public Library. If COVID-19 measures need to be taken, then the market will do its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by modifying how the market will operate to safeguard the community. Please help us to stop the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a face covering when you are on the Historical Society’s grounds. For more information and weekly updates, please go to our website- www.mchsfarmersmarket.org. We hope you will join us at the Cottage Lawn Farmers’ Market, every Tuesday to shop locally, enjoy family activities, and tour the historical society! If you would like to participate in our market, please go to our website to download an application, or contact the Madison County Historical Society at 315-363-4136. Cottage Lawn Farmers’ Market is made possible from the generous support from Gorman Foundation Community Center and White's Farm Supply, Inc.

To Gather Madison Co.’s History Oneida Semi-Weekly Democratic Union published in Oneida, NY Saturday, April 23, 1898. page 2. In accordance with a call issued by Dewitt C. Hadcock, of Stockbridge, quite a number of people, interested in the organization of a Madison County Historical Society, met at the Y.M.C.A. rooms Wednesday afternoon to discuss the matter and take proper action. Among those present from out of town were Mr. Hadcock, Supervisor J. E. Quakenbush, and James ...McCarthy, of Stockbridge, Merrit D. Lyon, of Nelson, and Supervisor W.W. Ames, of DeRuyter. It was expected that the meeting would be addressed by Gen. Charles W. Darling of Utica, corresponding secretary of the Oneida County Historical Society. A dispatch received from that gentleman stated that he could not be present that evening, to which time the meeting was adjourned. Quite a number of our leading citizens, naturally interested in the work were present. Mr. Hadcock served as chairman, briefly stating the object of the meeting. Gen. Darling delivered a most instructive address, which was listened to with marked interest. Articles of incorporation were presented and aligned by the following as charter members: Dewitt C. Hadcock, Edwin J. Brown, W. H. Farnham, John H. Stone, Daniel Keating, W. W. Warr, G . L. Menzie, Frances Messinger Cole, Nellie A. Moot, Theodore Coles, Mary Dyer Jackson, Kate A. Brown, Maria C. Treat, Fannie F. Vane, Alice N. Hodges, J. T. Durham, Alice B. Durham, H.H. Douglas, S. A. Maxon. The next meeting was appointed to be held at the same place in this city on the 8th day Wednesday in May at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, at which time officers will be elected and the proper committees appointed. The work is a most worthy one and will continue to grow in interest as time wears on. See more

Oneida Rotary Club organizes clean up around Madison County Historical Society

A rainy day calls for some creativity! Here is a vintage illustration of a robin enjoying a snack! This printable is courtesy of www.graphicsfairy.com

We had another great Heritage Handicraft Workshop over the weekend. This workshop was led by the talented artist, Pat Kimber. She instructed participants step by step through the process of painting their very own Rufus Porter landscape on a wooden box. Everyone created beautiful landscapes.

Sharing a seasonal poem today written by American (NYS) poet, George Cooper (1840-1927). Cooper was best known for writing song lyrics, many of which were set to music by composer Stephen Foster.

Today's Rufus Porter Style Painted Box Workshop

Today's Heritage Handicraft Rufus Porter Style Painted Box Workshop led by the talented artist, Pat Kimber.

There are a few open spaces for this weekend's workshop. Please contact the Madison County Historical Society at 315-363-4136, or [email protected] to register. Everyone who is participating at the workshop are required to wear a face mask. In compliance with social distancing guidelines, we will be spacing participants 6 feet apart.

The Women's Rights Pioneers Monument was unveiled in Central Park, N.Y. city, on August 26th of this year to mark the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, when American women won the right to vote. This is the first statue installed there that honors real women in the park's 167 year history. Nationally renowned sculptor, Meredith Bergmann, created the work which depicts three New York State suffragist leaders: Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

A vintage floral illustration from the mid 1800's paired with a poem written a bit later:

Mary Rose Durfee was smitten with the Madison County Historical Society's Madison County Hop Fest and the Hop Fest felt likewise with her. With great enthusiasm Mary Rose shared her early memories as a hop picker on her family’s farm. It was our honor to know her and to crown her the First Hop Queen at the Madison County Hop Fest in 2003. Our sincerest condolences to the Larson and Durfee families.

Thank- you,Sandy Rolewicz for leading today's workshop. Everyone created beautiful Penny Rugs.

Participants at today's Penny Rug Workshop at the Historical Society led by the talented artist, Sandy Rolewicz.

We have 4 spaces remaining for the Rufus Porter Style Painted Box Workshop on October 24. Register today!

We want to thank everyone who attended the Madison County Historical Society's annual Madison County Craft Festival. This is the Historical Society's only fundraiser that we are holding this year because of COVID-19. We are so grateful for our talented artisans, food truck owners, musicians, wineries, and volunteers for partaking in the show. All their efforts created a fun, enjoyable weekend event for the community. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation with the screening pro...cess at entry. We are also most appreciative of the generous support from the Gorman Foundation. The Craft Festival was a very different show for us this year as we were required to operate it at a 33% capacity which included all artisans, vendors, visitors, volunteers, and staff on the grounds throughout the weekend event. Therefore, it was obvious that we decreased the number of participants in the show and spaced booths, tables, and chairs six feet apart per the social distancing guideline. We had hand sanitizing stations around the grounds and various high contact surfaces were disinfected regularly. The safety and comfort level of everyone in attendance at the Madison County Craft Festival was our primary concern and main directive in the management of the show. We are looking ahead to next year’s show and have applications available. Until then, stay safe and be well! MMB Inspiration Jewelry, JustcraftingaroundbyTrish, Pickled Punks, Colleen's Creative Outlet Upcycled clothing, Kurbside Kafe, Remember When, Purr Sez, Bracelet Town, Gypsy~Girl Wood Fired Pizza Events & Catering, Bob's Trivets, Soni's Suds, Chalkboards Unlimited, Apple Grove farm, Crescent Moon Studio, Rustic Retiree, NYS Designer Blacksmiths, A Spin in Time, Thousand Islands Winery, Lakeland Winery, Frog Park Herbs II, Joan Kimball- The Palm Reading Lady, Reusable Beeswax Wraps by DMK Naturals, Link's Stained Glass Creations, Good Karma Handy Crafts / Corn Filled Heating Pads/Ice Packs, Canning Creations, Woodrich Creations, Brake From The Grind,Denise’s Carmel Dr Creations, Newbie Jewels, Gravity Glass Studio, D& S Krafts, Strong Stone Pottery, Gallery Three-Two-One, Papa Gallo Taco Truck. See more

We hope you will join us today for the Madison County Craft Festival. The show runs from 10 am- 4 pm!

Thank you, Senator Rachel May for visiting with us today at the Historical Society's fundraising event, Madison County Craft Festival. We are so happy you met with our talented artisans and food truck owners. We had a great start to our weekend event that continues tomorrow at 10 am and closes at 4 pm.