History Events in Rochester

Local Historian Gerry Szymanski shares an evening of stories about a local Rochester musician whose songs resonated with Susan B Anthony. The Maniac connects a Rochester church musician who wrote songs about social issues like abolition, temperance, and reform of mental asylums, which became huge here with Anthony and Bloomer, who were popular all over the country with touring musicians, including some who always stayed at Frederick Douglass's house on South Ave when they came through town to perform. Join us for this great piece of Rochester history with local historian Gerry Szymanski.

Investigate the pursuits, passions, and beliefs of Colonial printers John Dunlap and Mary Katharine Goddard - printers of the Declaration. This theatre performance investigates the pursuits, passions, and beliefs of Colonial printers John Dunlap and Mary Katharine Goddard, who risked their lives and livelihood to print and distribute the first copies of the Declaration of Independence. Join us as we share what is known about their lives and their bold, brave commitment to the struggle for American independence.