History

BATAVIA — The Historic Batavia Cemetery — at which a Who’s Who of famous figures were laid to rest — has a bicentennial this…

This year marks the bicentennial anniversary of the Historic Batavia Cemetery. For the past 200 years, many of the most well-known local residents…

BATAVIA — The Holland Land Office Museum and those who stopped in during the 2022 Wonderland of Trees have decided the winning trees for this year.…

Special to The Daily NewsMay 26, 2022 MUMFORD – An expansive new exhibition in the John L. Wehle Gallery at Genesee Country Village and Museum, 1410…

HOMETOWN DESSERT: Museum remembers Jell-O’ connection LE ROY — It’s the second week in February and therefore an important national…

This week a local hero will be minted, literally. Ely Parker, a Tonawanda Seneca, was one of the most influential people in Western New York history,…

Press release: Come and experience the 20th annual Wonderland of Trees, sponsored in part by Tompkins Bank of Castile and WBTA! The opening gala will…

Charles Rand might be one of the more well-known figures from Batavia’s past. If you have heard the name, it is most likely connected with the…

While highlighting the extraordinary life of Andrew Ellicott in my last article, I thought it only fair to touch upon the younger Ellicott brother who…