The Parma Hilton Historical Society celebrated its golden anniversary with a grand affair! Joining us in recognition of our fifty-year history were our county and state historians – Caroline Vacca and Devin Lander, respectively. Over 170 members from Parma, Hilton, and our surrounding communities were on hand as we boasted – just a little…
In the May/June 2016 issue of Life in the Finger Lakes, our slice of apple pie received an honorable mention. Re-published, with permission, is James P. Hughes’ article below. But……. before you delve in, let us direct your attention to the featured photograph from the article taken by Hilton’s own Glenn Mullen, who is…
Written by David Crumb and published in the Westside News (Spencerport, NY) May 13, 2012 The picturesque old country cemetery located on the south side of West Creek north of Hilton on Lake Avenue and the corner of Dunbar Road is the resting place of Hilton’s pioneer founding fathers. Parma Union Cemetery did not…
June 8, 2019 Hilton-Parma Parks and Recreation is once again showcasing all our great community has to offer! We invite you to come and experience local restaurants, beer/wine tastings, civic groups, businesses, churches and recreation department fun! The Council of Churches will be on hand with Hullabaloo and children’s activities of all kinds including…
7:00 – 8:00 pm John Talcott Wells and his sons built unique barns using soaring trusses instead of the more traditional post and beam construction. Barb Chapman, Katie Andres and Dick Thomas, of the Wells Barn Legacy Team, will present on the history of Mr. Wells and his sons as well as their unique…
Imagine walking into your local General Store and seeing sweet treats sitting on the counter. What kid, or adult, could resist the temptation? We sure can’t! Our museum’s General Store display recreates an era of wild-eyed excitement filled with authentic items which were available for purchase “back-in-the-day”. Included in our very own General Store…
Written by David Crumb, Hilton Village Historian and published in the Westside News (Spencerport, NY) Editor on February 24, 2013 On a quiet cold and damp Sunday morning, March 21, 1965, disaster struck the small village of Hilton, population 1,700, with sudden and awful consequences. This year is the 48th year since the local…
I’ll be hosting Docentfest 2019 on March 23rd at noon, at the PHHS museum. I hope you all can make it, as we have been busy moving things around, and adding new displays. If you have a friend who you think might want to be a docent, please bring them along. I will have…
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Mr. David Shields of the Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad Museum will tell us the history of the Erie Railroad and its influence in the Rochester, New York, area. We will also learn about the Rochester Genesee Valley Railroad Musem, their varied projects and yearly events which are open…
Published in the Westside News (Spencerport, New York) on November 11, 2012 James Billings enlisted in May 1775 in Stonington, Connecticut and served six months as a private in Captain James Eldredge’s Company, Colonel Samuel H. Parsons’ Regiment. He re-enlisted in the fall of 1776 and served three months as a private in Captain…