Pomfret historian speaks to Valley Historical Society
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SINCLAIRVILLE -- Pomfret Historian Todd Langworthy was the recent speaker at the Valley Historical Society meeting held in the museum.
Todd Langworthy, historian for Pomfret since 2005, spoke about two famous Fredonia people who contributed to the history of Fredonia. Leverett Barker, born in 1811, had a home in the village and after his death, the home was turned into the Barker Library.
The home was donated for community use. The other person was Charles Mark who lived in the same period of time, and had a business on Main Street in Fredonia. Mark made a large donation to the BarKer Library, and was very involved in education. Fredonia once had the Fredonia Academy which was located where the current village hall is now. Fredonia Normal School opened after the Fredonia Academy closed, and became the SUNY College at Fredonia.
President of the Valley Historical Society Larry Barmore welcomed all and led the people in the Lord's Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Evelyn Thorndike read the minutes of the previous meeting, and treasurer John Sipos gave the financial report of the society. Refreshments were provided by Susan Sipos.
The Valley Historical Society maintains a museum in the village of Sinclairville, and is open for tours at no cost on Sundays from 2 until 5 p.m., except holiday weekends. For more information on the Valley Historical Society, write to P.O. Box 1045, Sinclairville, NY 14782. New members are always welcome.