This is the second book which the author has gifted the Center. He previously donated The History of the Chris Craft Corporation’s Jamestown Division as a fundraiser, 100% of the sales of which benefited the Lawson Family Boating Heritage Museum. The Chautauqua Regional Community Foundation paid for printing of that book. Chautauqua’s Other Boats features chapters on thirty-five […]
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Light up the Point!
- Saturday, November 30
- 10 am to 7 pm
- Bemus Point Village
- 5 pm Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
Bemus Point’s annual Holiday Season kickoff event will take place Saturday, November 30th from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m, and The Lawson Center will be participating. The parade, including one of our beautiful restored wooden boats, starts at 5:00, followed by the lighting of the Village tree with Santa Claus.
TLC will be open from 3 to 5 with special holiday discounts!
November 30 is also Small Business Saturday, an opportunity to come out and support our local businesses. The Lawson Center will be open from 3:00 – 5:00 with a fine selection of merchandise, including a brand new line of sweatshirts. Many items will be marked 20%-50% off. And there's never been a better time to take home a book from our store. Author Ned Ward will be on hand to autograph each book sold.
This will be your only chance to score some great TLC merch before Christmas. So come out, get some holiday shopping done, and enjoy the parade!
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New Member Docking Benefit
For our valued members: Register your boat with us and use our docks any time you’re in Bemus Point–whether the museum is open or not. You can enjoy the shopping and dining while you’re boat is safely docked at the TLC. Complete the registration form and either email it to the email address on the […]
Successful Garage Sale
The first TLC garage sale was a huge success and a lot of fun and raised some money for new programs and exhibits. People found treasure that they just couldn’t resist. We’re going to do it again next year!
1955 Chris-Craft Cobra
Come see the very, very rare 1955 Chris-Craft Cobra. This boat has been on Chautauqua Lake for years and is graciously loaned to us for everyone to enjoy.