Farman Library To Host Ellicott Presentation Tuesday
Trending
ELLINGTON -- The Farman Free Library in Ellington will host a presentation about Joseph Ellicott and his importance to the area at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Historical maps point directly to Ellicott's surveying of 3.3 million acres west of the Genesee River for the Holland Land Company in 1797. Ellicott spent much time in Albany as the resident agent for the company and helped survey and eventually sell the lands of Genesee, Erie, Cattaraugus, Allegany and Chautauqua counties.
During the library's program, Tina Scherman from the Leon Historical Society will portray Rachel Evans, Joseph Ellicott's sister, as she brings his story to life and illuminates his significance as one of the most illustrious founders of the Empire State.
The presentation is free and open to the public. Masks are required inside the library.
For more information, visit ellingtonlibrary.org or follow the Ellington Farman Library on Facebook. Digital and printed copies of the library's monthly newsletter are available by emailing infor@ellingtonibrary.org or by stopping in during open hours. The Farman Free Library is located on 760 Thornton Road, Ellington. Library hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.