110 Front Street, Owego, New York 13827 (607) 687-2460
Hours: Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm; Research Library Hrs: Tues - Fri 1 - 4pm Sat 10-4
Web Page: www.tier.net/tiogahistory E-Mail: tiogahistory@tier.net

2nd Annual Quilt Show
Month of May
The theme for this year's show is "What Goes Around, Comes Around" and features group projects by regional quilt guilds, historical quilts made for community projects, and quilt styles which have come back into popularity.

Quilt Appraisal Day
Saturday, May 6
Have your quilt appraised by certified quilt appraiser Eugenia Barnes. Registration is required with four slots per hour between 10am and 3:30 pm. Cost is $25 per quilt.

Regional Quilters Luncheon
May 12, Friday

Storytelling Program
May 13, Saturday, 1 pm
An afternoon of "Pieced Together Stories" gives families ideas for sharing and preserving their stories. Storytellers Hart and Grace will present their engaging program, "Celebrating Families." They share specific ideas for telling stories as memories and traditions in families, and give some concrete examples of how to preserve those stories. The program is intended for all ages. Pre-registration is not required.

Walking Tour - Susquehanna River History
May 13, Saturday, 11am
From commercial rafting to pleasure steamboats, learn how the river influenced local development and life. The tour is lead by Emma Sedore, Town of Owego historian, and author of Hiawatha Island, Jewel of the Susquehanna. The tour will last about an hour and a half. Tickets are $5 per person, $2.50 for members.

Full Board Meeting
May 17, Wednesday

English Paper Piecing Workshop
May 20, Saturday

New York Amish and Their Quilts
May 25, Thursday

Grounds Clean Up Day
June 10, Saturday
Volunteers are needed to help with a number of grounds projects. Your help would be appreciated.