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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Fletcher Ward's new book, Chautauqua’s Other Boats, to benefit TLC
Our favorite local historian, Ned Ward, has generously donated the proceeds from his newest book, "Chautauqua's Other Boats," to the TLC. Check out the full story in the post below. THANK YOU NED!
Our Next Free Lecture Event is coming up:
Walking Trails in Chautauqua
Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Time: Mix and Mingle at 6:30 Lecture at 7:00 PM
Wendy Lewellen: Secretary, Chautauqua Rails to Trails and retired public-school teacher
Jacob Broadway, Trails Coordinator – Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Development
Join us as Wendy shares stories from her book Good Soles. This book, which supports Chautauqua Rails to Trails, profiles the individuals the trail segments are named after and spotlights the 1990s trailblazers who converted 29 miles of abandoned railbeds to recreational trails. Wendy will discuss the history of the effort to create safe, quiet trail access to this gorgeous and varied Chautauqua County terrain and what is presently underway with the organization.
Jacob will continue the conversation by highlighting the vast array of trails available in the county, a new app that will help you find them, the monetary support that has funded many recent improvements and his top picks for your next two footed adventure.
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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 […]