From our archives...Athens Car and Carriage Company
By Sandy Chamberlain If you’re like me, you’ve never heard of the Athens Car and Coach Company. It was a thriving business in the late...
From our Archives...Colonel John Franklin
Traitor or Hero? Colonel John Franklin was a well-known man in the early days of Athens and Tioga Point. He was born in Canaan,...
From Our Archives...P.P. Bliss!
Continuing with the connection to evangelism and music, P.P. Bliss is the other man that Rome is proud to recall. From a 1978 issue of...
From our Archives: Daniel B. Towner
Shared by Sandy Chamberlain Evangelism and music was not something I ever thought about as going hand in hand. But the people of Rome,...
From our Archives - Augustus Perkins
Shared by Sandy Chamberlain The Civil War was a dark time in our nation’s history. Many, many lives were lost, including some local men....
From Our Archives - Robert Crandall
Shared by Sandy Chamberlain Spring has sprung and with that comes thoughts of flowers and butterflies! We have a wonderful collection of...
From Our Archives - Queen Esther
Shared by Sandy Chamberlain Unless you’re new to the Valley area, you’ve no doubt heard of Queen Esther. She was quite a memorable...
From Our Archives…..At Tioga Point Museum - Stephen Foster
January 13th marks Stephen Collins Foster Memorial Day. Stephen was born on July 4th, 1826 in a white cottage on a knoll, two and a half...
From Our Archives…. The Ingersoll-Rand Christmas Party
It’s that time of year again! It’s the time when parents will see children on their best behavior, waiting for Santa. There’s magic in...
From our Archives - Valley Bands
Do you know anyone who doesn’t like music? I think it would be rare. I have to say I was very surprised to find out how many bands were...
