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73 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, NY
Giff Lawrence, Ro Woodard, Brad Fisher
TLC Volunteers
One of the most interesting exhibits at The Lawson Center is the Boat Shop, where many of our restoration projects go from basket case to showroom jewel, thanks to the work of our volunteers. Join us Wednesday, September 25 to find out what they've been working on. Veteran boatbuilder Giff Lawrence will answer your questions and maybe share a few boatbuilding secrets. But that's not all! TLC members will share how you too can access the shop and its tools for individual projects, using their works-in-progress as examples. Ro Woodard will share an early look at a restoration in progress of unique bat-winged boat from the 1960s. And Brad Fisher will share progress on a 100-year-old cedar plank canoe. If you've ever wondered how we do what we do, or whether you could do it too, this is the night to find out.
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 […]
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 […]
