Copies of the Historical Society's Newsletter are available here.
The Christmas Sing-Along has been cancelled as of 3pm today. The presenter, Geoff Clough, lives in Baldwinsville and has 8 inches of snow with more coming.
We hope to re-schedule this program and will send a new announcement when details have been determined.
Sorry for this cancellation, but weather has a way of reminding us it's winter and be prepared for sudden changes in plans.
Merry Christmas!
The Fall 2025 Newsletter is available now. This is the membership issue request for 2026 which many of you received by postal service earlier. This issue is full of activities which occurred in the past quarter and provides information on ways to contribute to the museum as well as asking that you re-new your membership.
The museum is proud to be an active organization within the community and with your help, will endeavor to "keep history alive" for future generations.
To access the newsletter, go to the website (frontenacmuseum.org), look for heading called ABOUT US, scroll down to Newsletters, click on Fall 2025. Previous newletters are also available.
Thank You
Updated: 6 days ago
Author Lise Holdorf Tracey and local illustrator Joan Parsnick will hold a book signing of their recently released children's book "The Mean Green Lima Bean" from 1-3pm Saturday, December 20th, at the Frontenac Museum and Historical Society located at 178 Cayuga St. in Union Springs, NY.
The Mean, Green Lima Bean is a story about a lima bean named Dean. He says or does mean things to his classmates during the school day. When Dean realizes no one wants to be friends with him, he is sad. Dean decides to stop being mean and begins to change his ways. The universal theme of kindness is woven throughout the story with rhyming words to ensure some giggles while reading.
Holdorf Tracey is an English Language Development teacher in Maryland. In addition to working on language skills with students, Tracey enjoys teaching lessons on empathy, self-management, and relationship-building skills. She believes that when children are exposed to messages of kindness in books like the Mean, Green Lima Bean, they make positive connections to themselves. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
Parsnick, a resident of Union Springs, received a BA in Art from SUNY New Paltz as well as an MA in Children's Literature from Elmira College. A retired art teacher, she is recognized for her fine works in acrylics and watercolors. Parsnick is also a Guild Member of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration as well as a Trustee of the Frontenac Historical Society and Museum.
This event is free and open to the public. This would be a great gift for your young children!