History Events in Rochester

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The Maniac! - a Social Movement finds a Singer and a Song

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.

Thu, Apr 16th 05:30 pm EDTHighland

Tea in the Farmhouse: Rochester in 1897

Theatre: Patriot Ink

The Maniac! - a Social Movement finds a Singer and a Song

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.

Thu, Apr 16th 05:30 pm EDTHighland

Tea in the Farmhouse: Rochester in 1897

Theatre: Patriot Ink

Sip on tea and enjoy local history! We’re opening the doors of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse to host an informal tea. Guests get the chance to interact with artifacts and documents normally stored safely away in the collections room, while enjoying the ambiance of the 1840s Van Hoosen Farmhouse. This unique opportunity has limited seating. Tea and light dessert will be served.

Tue, Apr 21st 10:00 am EDTOakland

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.

Mon, Apr 27th 07:00 pm EDTOakland

History Events in Rochester

The Maniac! - a Social Movement finds a Singer and a Song

Tea in the Farmhouse: Rochester in 1897

Theatre: Patriot Ink

Other events near Rochester

Other events near Rochester

The Maniac! - a Social Movement finds a Singer and a Song

Tea in the Farmhouse: Rochester in 1897

Theatre: Patriot Ink