History Sites we think are interesting
We will add more sites that we have linked to as time goes along.
Chautauqua Co Historical Museums and sites of interest This is a great site with many historical links on line for local history.
The Antique Boat Museum of Clayton NY- They have the largest collection of antique and classic boats on display in North America. If you want to see craftsmanship you need to see antique wooden boats. Over twenty steamboat owners put on a floatilla last year at Clayton. These steamboats are similar to Findley Lakes steamboats at the turn of the century.
Gristmills in the United States- A listing of restored gristmills in the U.S. Locally we have a recently restored gristmill in Busti NY.. Very few are left that can operate.
Busti Gristmill . -This would make a great day trip this summer. On the third Sunday of each month from 1-4pm you can see the mill running and grinding grain. You can look at all the pictures of a water powered mill but until you feel the floors shake and hear the sound of the mill running you can not get the feel of the real old time mill. This was a three turbine mill at one time. May is their Apple Blossom Day and the mill will not be running. If you want to get involved in any of the activities call 483-3670. What a great bunch of people.
The Antique Boat Museum of Clayton NY- They have the largest collection of antique and classic boats on display in North America. If you want to see craftsmanship you need to see antique wooden boats. Over twenty steamboat owners put on a floatilla last year at Clayton. These steamboats are similar to Findley Lakes steamboats at the turn of the century.
Gristmills in the United States- A listing of restored gristmills in the U.S. Locally we have a recently restored gristmill in Busti NY.. Very few are left that can operate.
Busti Gristmill . -This would make a great day trip this summer. On the third Sunday of each month from 1-4pm you can see the mill running and grinding grain. You can look at all the pictures of a water powered mill but until you feel the floors shake and hear the sound of the mill running you can not get the feel of the real old time mill. This was a three turbine mill at one time. May is their Apple Blossom Day and the mill will not be running. If you want to get involved in any of the activities call 483-3670. What a great bunch of people.
The Farmers Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. - Great place to visit with the family.
Genesee County Village and Museum- Great place to visit on a 2 day trip. Kids are free in 2015 Many active exhibits of a by-gone era-make hotel reservations in advance is our suggestion
East Branch Book Store- Great used book store filled with slightly used to rare books in Sherman,NY
