July 25

— 1886 – Three train cars of German immigrants from Dunkirk danced and drank beer at Lily Dale.

— 1900 – A massive fire destroyed 25 buildings in Fredonia.

— 1933 – First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt spoke to a crowd of 6,000 at Chautauqua Institution.

July 26

— 1989 – Folk music legends Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie performed at Chautauqua Institution.