Rochester Historical Society

Dear Facebook Followers, Thank you for being dedicated followers of our Society’s work. We truly enjoy people reaching out to us with their with questions and research requests!! Please keep them coming.... An update: our old website has currently been taken down in order to give it a newer, fresher look..plus we will have some exciting news to share with you all very soon!! While it’s under construction, please feel free to contact us either at (585) 623-8285 or by social media. Thanks for your patience & we will provide an update when our new website is up & running. Wishing you a fun filled Friday!!

Dear Facebook Followers, Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Rochester Historical Society will be closed until further notice. During this time of uncertainty, the Board of Trustees sends its well wishes that all are healthy and safe.... We look forward to our return and helping all in the future!!

It’s finally here.. ROC the Day!!!! Today, please consider supporting the Rochester Historical Society. Your support allows us to continue telling the great stories of Rochester’s past.... If interested in a personal tour or just learning more about the Society, please feel free to contact us at (585) 623-8285. Our private link to donate is: https://roctheday.org/RochesterHistoricalSociety Thanks for your support & ROCing with us!

SAVE THE DATE!! This year's ROC the Day will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. This is just one way you can support one of your favorite local nonprofits. Our private link to donate is:... https://roctheday.org/RochesterHistoricalSociety Thanks for your support & ROCing with us!

Dear Facebook Followers, Thank you for being dedicated followers of our Society’s work. We truly enjoy people reaching out to us with their with questions and research requests!! Please keep them coming.... An update: our old website has currently been taken down in order to give it a newer, fresher look..plus we will have some exciting news to share with you all very soon!! While it’s under construction, please feel free to contact us either at (585) 623-8285 or by social media. Thanks for your patience & we will provide an update when our new website is up & running. Wishing you a fun filled Friday!!

Dear RHS Followers, The Board wanted to provide an update pertaining to the collections. Once you have had a chance to review the below, please feel free to contact us via Facebook, Instagram or at [email protected]. Thank you!! Collection Committee Update:... The RHS Collections Committee has begun working on the evaluation of our collections and updating the catalog of our items. We will need volunteers to help with various unskilled tasks (e.g., data entry, filing, organizing items). Once we have completed the initial stages, we will also need expert advice on portions of our collections (e.g., dolls & toys; furnishings; clothing; paintings). If you have already registered with us, THANK YOU - We will be contacting you once we have identified the specific work needed. If you would like to help, please send us your contact information and let us know if you have related training/expertise you would be willing to contribute. Thank you all we look forward to working with you.

Dear RHS Followers, Once you’ve had a chance to review the below, please feel free to reach out to us via Facebook, Instagram or at [email protected] Thank you!!

Happy New Year!! Wishing everyone a wonderful 2019!!

Are you looking for something to do before New Years?? Please join us for our 4th History Happy Hour this Friday, December 28th hosted at Nox Crafted Cocktails & Comfort Food located in the Village Gate from 6 pm - 9 pm. The topic is Rochester Goes Shopping. ... There will be delicious themed food and drinking pairings offered throughout the evening. All proceeds benefits the Rochester Historical Society. Not only would you be supporting a great cause..you’ll have some fun facts to share about Rochester at New Year’s party. Kindly RSVP to [email protected]

I personnaly want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the outpouring of heartfelt comments, support & concern during this transitional time. It is wonderful to know how highly regarded the Society is within the community and our collections are truly cherished!! Many have offered up their time, talent and treasure to assist the Society. The Society is extremely grateful. We have kept a list of those kindly offering to volunteer their time. Also, for those expres...sing an interest in making a donation, alll donations can be made payable and sent directly to: Rochester Historical Society 121 Lincoln Avenue Rochester, NY 14611 As the Society nagivates through the next phase, we will be sure to keep our faithful followers up to date. Wishing you all a wonderful Holiday Season. Warmest regards, Mary Kay Adams Rochester Historical Society Secretary & Treasurer

ANNOUNCEMENT: To our many faithful followers: Like many small not-for-profits, RHS has struggled to maintain financial stability. Whereas in the past from our beginnings - we were fortunate to be able to rely primarily on memberships and private donations, our demographics have changed and that model is no longer sustainable. We receive no public funding unlike most other historical societies in NY State. ... The Board of Trustees has worked hard over the past several years in an attempt to reorganize, economize, and find whatever efficiencies we could. During this time, we have developed a Strategic Plan, secured several small grants, held fundraising events, lobbied both the City and County for support, met with local sister organizations regarding collaborations, and consulted with United Way and Causewave about possible strategies. Despite these efforts, we simply do not have the resources to continue to operate as we have. As of December 7, 2018 day-to-day operations will be drastically restricted. Programs will be suspended, and staff furloughed. The library (books, maps, genealogy materials, directories, etc.) will continue to be accessible by appointment only. And we will maintain our phone, email and social media communications. Our primary purpose at this point is to ensure the care, protection, and integrity of our extensive collections. All of our artifacts are, and will continue to be, appropriately stored and secured. We are working with the NY State Historian and the NY Department of Education (our chartering agency) to be sure our collections remain intact, and totally accessible to the public in what we hope is the near future.

Thank you for ROCing our Day yesterday! We appreciate your support. #givingtuesday #roctheday

Are you ROCing? Today is the day! 24 hrs. of supporting Rochester’s History. Thank you! Www.roctheday.org/causes-to-su/Rochester-Historical-Society #givingtuesday #roctheday

As you start to make your plans for the week ahead, add #givingtuesday on November 27th. This all day event supports our community. Please keep RHS in mind as you make your choices! ROC the Day! ROC our History! #roctheday Thank you.

I'm having a bit of trouble with Facebook today so if this shows up multiple times, I apologize. As promised, here is a page from the Rochester Gas and Electric Home Service Department’s The Brides Guide. Wish it had a year on it. Are you cooking your turkey like this or cheating like me and putting it in an oven bag? Check out the stuffing recipe. Do you add oysters, cranberries or ?? Happy Thanksgiving!!