friends of history in fulton, n.y., inc
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2019-2020
Board of Directors
LaVerne DeLand, President
Paula Rohn, 1st Vice Pres.
Jean Lewis, 2nd Vice Pres.
Carol Dexter, Secretary
Sarah Conley, Corr. Secretary
Sue Brown, Treasurer
Angela Bernat
Cindy Bickford
Gail Chesbro
Sue Ebert
Carole Farfaglia
Ed Farfaglia
John Finocchiaro
Marjorie Julian
Fred Sumner
Stephen Wise
Staff
Theresa Jones, Museum Coord.
Alec Seymour, Displays
Adam Babcock, Maintenance
Friends of History In Fulton, N.Y., Inc.
Record Number of Entrants
and Tours at Parade of Trees
T he Friends of History gives
back to the community
once again in 2019 by host-
ing its 31st Parade of Trees.
Every year the halls of the Pratt House
are decked with trees that are brought
in and decorated by participating
schools, non-profit organizations, and
businesses in the community. Those
who visit to view the amazing showcase
of trees vote on their favorite one. The
non-profit winners receive a cash prize.
Cindy Bickford, one of the directors
on Friends of History in Fulton’s board
and chairperson for the Parade of
Trees, over 20 tours scheduled; that did
not include other walk-in and self-
guided tours that occurred throughout
the two-week event.
The event seems to pick up
more participants each year.
Eighteen trees were decorated and dis-
played in December, which was greater
than the 2018 number. Quite a few
who have not participated in the past,
but came to see the trees, said they plan
to join in on the next Parade of Trees
by including a decorated tree of their
own.
“You can hear the excitement in the
teachers’ voices when they call to
schedule a tour or decorate a tree,” said
Handicap Accessible
A ramp off the driveway to the side door enables handicapped access to the Pratt House. (During the winter months, however, we are closed and there is no handicap access.)
Pratt House Hours Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10a to 3p. Saturday by appointment only. Call us at 315-598-4616.
Pratt House News
Pictured are
students from
Alicia Ferron’s class
at Fulton Junior High
School whose entry
won first prize in the
Youth Categoryi n
the Parade of Trees
contest at the Pratt
House . The students
were unable to at-
tend the prize cere-
mony.
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Corporate Sponsors 2019-2020
Gold Membership
Fulton Savings Bank
Silver Membership
Advanced Dental Arts (Dr. Frank Fruce, DMD)
L.C. Smith Collectors Association
Patron Membership
The Great Outdoors
Oswego County Bookkeeping, Inc.
Scriba Electric
Valley Locksmith
We thank all of the businesses for their
sponsorship support. They help the Friends
of History and the Pratt House Museum to
continue to share local history of Fulton and
the surrounding area.
Bronze Membership
Harbor Eye Associates (Dr. David J. Dexter)
OVIA Insurance Agencies,
LLC
Save-A-Lot (Fulton)
Planning a class or family reunion?
If your class or group would like to tour the Pratt House on a Saturday or Sunday, please call to set up a date and time.
Parade of Trees—cont.
Message from the Board of Directors
Th roughout this past year, we celebrated the
40th anniversary of the Friends of History
in Fulton. Each of our events showcased the 40 years of
memories. Our members’ support during this past year
helped us in collecting mementos and sharing them with
our community. Our Board of Directors stepped up to the
task of searching through our archives to find articles and
pictures of the beginning of an organization that opened
the doors of the Pratt House Museum. We will continue
to maintain this historic place in Fulton and its surround-
ing areas.
As we enter 2020, our work has already begun. The
floors in our office area and the music room have been
refurbished to show the beautiful hardwood that was pre-
viously covered with carpet. Our attic has been cleaned by
a company with expertise in critter control and we will
again attempt to seal the house to prevent bat entry.
The displays are coming together and in our next news-
letter we will be able to report that all are in place and
ready for our April opening. Thank you for your contin-
ued interest in the museum and for your help in preserving
our history.
Theresa Jones, museum coordina-
tor.
The expression of gratitude to
the local community has continued
to take shape in the Parade of Trees
event every year since 1988. Thank
you to Cindy and all her helpers—
Sarah Conley, Carol Dexter, Sue
Ebert, Karen Obrien, Alec Seymour
---and to Les and Janet Weldin and
Ed and Carole Farfaglia for their
decorating expertise. Thank you for
making this event so much fun for
the community and for the Friends
of History!
The Friends of History in Ful-
ton would like to thank our event
sponsors: Fulton Savings Bank for
first-prize awards; Oswego Valley
Insurance Agencies for second-
prize awards; and Blue Moon Grill,
Edward Jones Oswego, and Fulton
Sunrise Rotary for the third-prize
awards.
Progress… Beautiful
refurbished floors.
Music Room
Office
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Some Upcoming Events for the 2020 Season
Chicken BBQs May 3 & Oct 4 Bullhead Point 11 a.m.
Friday, June 5
5:30—7:00 at the
Pratt House Museum
10th Annual
Hunter Arms Homecoming
August 21—22
Save the Dates
September 11-12
Trash-2-Treasure
November 6
End of Season
Celebration
Nov. 30—Dec. 11
Parade of Trees
December 6
Punch Party
Open House
Good food, good
friends,
good mu-
sic, and
good times were all part of the
Friends of History in Fulton’s 40th
celebration this past November.
Todd Hobin, singer, songwriter,
and professor of music at LeMoyne
College, was the entertainment of the
evening. Sights and sounds of 1979,
the year Friends of History in Fulton
(FOH) was formed, were enjoyed by
all. Hobin sang songs of the era, such
as “Margaritaville,” “Hungry Heart,”
and “Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain,”
along with some of his own hits and
favorites. Guests also enjoyed trivia
cards that ranged from 1978 to 1986.
LaVerne Deland, President of
Friends of History, made special
mention of Alan Drohan, a signifi-
cant driving force in the formation of
Friends of History.
“A special thank you goes out to
Alan Drohan. Without his vision we
wouldn’t be here today,” DeLand
said.
To sum up the event, “This is our
40th year and we’re still kicking,” said
FOH board member Ed Farfaglia.
Still Kickin’ After 40 Years: Friends of History
Celebrates its 40th Anniversary with Music and Memories
The celebration included a table of memorabilia from the era such as old
vinyl albums, and posters, as well as a presentation depicting memories of
past and present members enjoying FOH events and parties.
A professor of music at LeMoyne College, Hobin shared his thoughts
about 1979 and provided background history on songs he performed.
Opening for the season April 8, 2020
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The Christmas tree decorated by the Open Doors Neighborhood Center took first
place in the Adult Category in this year’s Parade of Trees, with the theme “God Bless
America.” Pictured from left are Sarah Conley, Friends of History Corresponding
Secretary , and Gloria Manitta, Patty Mancino and Carol Dexter from Open Doors
Neighborhood Center.. The $100 cash award was donated by Fulton Savings Bank.
Alicia Ferron’s class at Fulton Junior High won the first-
place award in the Youth Category. The $100 prize was
sponsored by Fulton Savings Bank. Pictured from left is
Alicia Ferron and Cindy Bickford, Friends of History
Board Member and chairperson of the Parade of Trees.
The Volney Elementary
first– and second-graders
won first prize in the Chil-
dren’s Category. Pictured
receiving the first prize
$100 cash award donated
by Fulton Savings Bank are
Michelle Vant and Erin
Brewster, teachers at
Volney Elementary.
2019 Parade of Trees Winners!
Ms. Thompson’s class at Fulton G. Ray Bodley High
School took second place in the Youth Category. Tammy
Eastman (left) of sponsor Oswego Valley Insurance Agen-
cies presents the $75 prize to Jeneva Phillips and Jessica
Vosseller.
Oswego Industries Day Hab Program won second
place in the Adult Category. Tammy Eastman (left)
of Oswego Valley Insurance Agencies presents the
$75 cash prize award to the Oswego Industries
employees and participants.
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A Special Thank you to our Parade of Trees Sponsors
Second Place
Sponsor
Third Place Sponsors First Place Sponsor
2019 Parade of Trees Winners!
Second place winners in the
Children’s Category was
Noah’s Christian Nursery.
They received a $75 cash
prize from Oswego Valley
Insurance Agencies.
Fulton Public Library Reading Room took third
place in the Youth Category. Doug Stevens of
sponsor Fulton Sunrise Rotary Club presented
the $50 cash prize award to Janelle Wallace
(center) and Caroline Chatterton.
Third prize went to Caring and Sharing Breast Cancer
Support in the Adult Category. They received a $50 cash
prize from the Blue Moon Grill. Pictured from left is
Susan Kemp of Caring and Sharing Breast Cancer and
Cindy Bickford, chairperson of the Parade of Trees
First Step UPK took third place in the Children’s Category. They
were awarded a $50 cash prize from one of the third prize
sponsors, Edward Jones Oswego. Pictured from left is Becky
Knight, Lara Leo of Edward Jones and Francine Latino, Owner of
First Step UPK.
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The Lighting of the Pratt House Cupola in 2019 Alicia & Dick Calagiovanni remember Joe & Pauline Swiatlowski,
Rosemary & Harry Cook, Eileen & Jack Carroll.
Alexa Carter Remembers Lillian Carter, Caroline Timko, Alice
Chico.
Theresa Chalone remembers the 45th anniversary of Mary S.
Chalone’s passing.
Gail Chesbro remembers Gordon Chesbro, Fred Lamont, Evelyn
Lamont.
John Churchill remembers Marie & Fred Waby, Dorothy & Larry
Churchill.
Joyce Cook remembers Mike Hawthorne, Ellen Haawthorne,
Robert Hawthorne.
LaVerne DeLand remembers Rosa Kemmis, Judy Young.
Alan Drohan remembers Esther & Sherman Drohan
Modina & Peter Marshall, Marian Hudson Fanning.
Sue Ebert remembers Herbert & Eleanor Kusche, Herschell &
Edna Ebert.
John W. Finocchiaro remembers Betty Finocchiaro, Rita
Finoacchiaro, John M. Finocchiaro, Linda Finocchiaro Cline
Nancy Galusha Thomas remembers during the holidays The Ga-
lusha Family.
Anne Grassi remembers Michael Grassi, Paul Penkala.
Sarah Hill remembers Matthew V. Hill, Marissa L. Hill, Zachary
Tulik, Penelope E. Gould, Miles H. Gould.
Ellen Kane remembers Katharine Tierney.
Jerry Kasperek remembers Ed Kasperek, Mary West.
Harvey & Ann King remember Harvery & Geraldine King,, Gordon
& Dorothy Heinzman, Gordon T. Heinzman.
Nancy Kush Ellis remembers Nicholas Kush, Arlene Kush,
Andrew Kush, Marie Ellis, Robert Ellis.
Bea LaClair remembers WWI Vets, John LaClair & Al Breeze.
Sue Lane remembers Robert & Geraldine Demm, Richard Lane,
Patti Monroe.
Arlene Mayne remembers Reginald Mayne, Richard Beyer, Mr. &
Mrs. Leon Chaffee, Mr. & Mrs. Waldo Chaffee, Mr. & Mrs. Dwight
Mayne, Frank Mayne.
Francine Deanne Morrill—prayers for Steven Cuyler.
Elma Smith remembers Willson P. Smith, Howard W. Johnson,
Alice E. Johnson, Rosemary Cook, Idamae Brown Thurow, David
Guyer.
The Falangas & Latinos remember Rosemary Sullivan.
Gracia Thompson remember Richard Thompson, Grace
Thompson.
Ed & Eleanor Vayner remember David E. Vayner, Dick & Marie
Murphy, Joe & Jennie Vayner.
Floyd Wallace remembers Carole T. Wallace.
Les & Janet Weldin remember Mother & Father .
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Lighting of the Pratt House Cupola.
Thank you to our friends who have donated to the
Pratt House in memory of loved ones.
In Memorium
The following individuals donated in memory of Barbara Dexter:
David & Lianne Anthony
Angela Bernat
Brian & Maureen Caswell
Joyce Cook
Kim Cornetet
Kathleen & James Degolyer
LaVerne DeLand
Verner & Gail Drohan
Michael & Merry Egan
Ed & Carole Farfaglia
John Finocchiaro
Paul Foster
Mark & Beth Fruce
Amy Hueber
Sally Huntington Willard Hilts
Ellen Kane
Spencer & Anne Luddington
John & Janet Musacchio
Oswego Valley Insurance Agencies
Pamela Palmer
Lynn Ricketts
Constance Seiter
Kim Whitehead
Condolences
We extend our sincere condolences to:
Carol Dexter on the passing of her mother,
Barbara Dexter;
Deanna Morrill on the passing of her son,
Stephen Cuyler;
Joyce Bogdziewcz & Deanna Morrill on the
passing of their sister, Mary Cunningham.
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Cupola
Bill & Marilyn Fivaz
Elma J. Smith
Attic
Alicia & Dick Calagiovanni
Alan S. Drohan, Esq.
Jim & Teri Hunter
Jim Leo & Stephen Wise
Gallery
Robert & Susan Anderson
Mary Ann Babikian
Ed & Angela Bernat
Thomas & Suzanne Brown
Richard Burke
Gordon Chalone
Carol Dexter
Verner & Gail Drohan
Richard & Naneen Drosse
John Finocchiaro
Terry & Deanne Morrill
Bill & Jean Niver
William & Judith Patterson
Joseph & Janet Sczupak
Fran Sullivan
Ed & Eleanor Vayner
Les & Janet Weldin
Exhibit
David Estus Coant
Joyce Cook
Don & Marion Ciciarelli
Marilyn Datz
Pat & Becky Devendorf
Mary Elliott
Beverly Helm
Mary Lou Hill
Jerry Kasperek
Spencer & Anne Ludington
Dave & Marie Mankiewcz
Mr. & Mrs. John McGraw
David Mirabito
Jerry & Beth Mirabito
Rick & Mary Rebeor
Mary Ellen Ross
Alec & Ginny Seymour
Phillip Sheldon
Mary Ellen Stewart
Carolyn L. Waterman
Judith Wellman
Bob & Sandy Weston
Senior with Spouse
Charles and Audrey Avery
Jean Barrus
Verne & Cindy Bickford
Gary & Alexa Carter
Leigh & Marietta Colitre
LaVerne & Dennis DeLand
Bill & Peggy Donnelly
Paul & Donna Drohan
William & Beatrice Dyer
Roger & Sue Ebert
Leonard & Nancy Ellis
Dave & Megan Falanga
Ed & Carole Farfaglia
Bill & Pam Finocchiaro
Bill & Marilyn Fivaz
Anne Grassi
Daryl & Sharon Hayden
LeRoy N. Hodge
Michael & Theresa Jones
Carolyn Kunzuiler
Alan & Sue Lane
Doc & Gloria Manitta
Francis & Charlene Mirabito
Leland Mitchell & Carolyn Beckwith
Jim & Karen Obrien
Steve & Wendy Osborne
Fran & Nancy Quirk
Kathryn Reynolds
Paula & Bill Rohn
Edward & Barbara Scerbo
Floyd Wallace
Charles D. Young
Senior
JoAnne Bakeman
Suzy M. Beyer
Dr. Michael & Janine Botty
Carrie Butler
Jean C. Caster
John Churchill
Mary M. Clapper
Marilyn Datz
Carmella L. Demperio
Kathleen Dyer
Mary Falanga
Jim Farfaglia
Teresa Ferlito
Joe Fuchs
Merry Gantley
Cindy Garrett
Richard T. Gillespie
Bob & Sandy Green
Sarah Hill
Robert Hillick
Mary R. Hundycz
Laura Hoffman
Richard Johnson
Tom Kanaley
Jim @ Scriba Electric
Marjorie Turrell Julian
Ellen T. Kane
Harvey & Ann King
Edward & Sharon Lindo
Arlene Mayne
Anne Miller
Agatha Musumeci
Ellen Nowyj
Joan Nucifora
Karen Potter
Eleanor Pryor
Madelyn Schmidt
Shelly Shepard
Michael & Karen Stafford
Jerry Stanard
Dorothy Thomas
Nancy Galusha Thomas
Robert Vayner
Charles Young
Individual
Stephen T. Burnham
Gail Chesbro
Dorothy Engell
Roberta Dunn
G.C. Garbus
David Guyer
Carole Lescarbeau
Dennis Merlino
Fred Sumner
Rick Wallon
Membership 2019 - 2020
It is with great honor and gratitude that we list below those who have made special end-of-the-year donations for our annual appeal.
Jean Barrus
Ed & Angela Bernat
Suzanne Brown
Carrie Butler
Theresa Chalone
Bart & Vita Chalone
Gordon Chalone
Gail Chesbro
David Coant
Leigh Colitre
Joyce Cook
Dennis & LaVerne DeLand
Pat & Becky Devendorf
Carol Dexter
Barbara Dexter
David Dexter
Alan Drohan
Oswego Valley Insurance Agencies
Ed & Carole Farfaglia
John Finocchiaro
Fulton Savings Bank
Merry Gantley
Gerry Garbus
Anne Grassi
Sheila Hayden
Sarah Hill
Robert & Mary Hillick
LeRoy Hodge
Mary Hundycz
Marjorie Julian
Ellen Kane
Geraldine Kasperek
James Leo & Stephen Wise
Edward & Sharon Lindo
Mimi’s Drive-In
David Mirabito
Charlene & Francis Mirabito
Terence & Deanne Morrill
Agatha Musumeci
Joan Nucifora
Joe & Janet Sczupak
Isabella Simes
Michael & Karen Stafford
Sue Taft
John & Nancy Thomas
Dorothy Thomas
Ed & Eleanor Vaynor
Floyd Wallace
Les & Janet Weldin
Robert & Sandy Weston
Ruth Clarice Wilber
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Pratt House Museum
Chicken BBQ—May 3
Porch Party—June 5
10th Annual Hunter Arms—Aug 21-22
Trash-2-Treasure—Sep11 –12
End-of-Year Celebration—Nov 6
Parade of Trees—Nov 30—Dec 11
Punch Party Open House—Dec 8
The John Wells Pratt House Museum
Friends of History in Fulton, NY, Inc.
177 South First Street
P.O. Box 157
Fulton, New York 13069
Phone :315-598-4616
Fax: 315-598-6992
E-mail: [email protected]
Our Mission Statement
The organization, established in 1979, is dedicated to the preservation of the history of Fulton and the adjacent towns of Granby and Volney. This mission will be ap-
proached in the following ways:
1. Acquire and preserve significant arti-facts, publications, and other archival ma-
terial of local interest.
2. Maintain as much of the historical integrity of the Pratt House as possible,
while leaving space for historical exhibits.
3. Provide historical and genealogical resources for researchers and interested
members of the general public.
4. Develop and provide community out-
reach programs.
Winter 2020
S top by the Pratt House Mu-
seum. We have books about
Fulton’s history and nice Fulton
tapestry throw blankets, as depict-
ed in photo. Also, we have Fulton
High School yearbooks for most
years. Some of these items also
can be purchased at the Village
Shops in Fulton.
2020 Dates to Remember
40 Years Preserving Fulton History
Opening for the season April 8, 2020