ITS SIGNIFICANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTY AND THE COUNTRY Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 7PM The harbor we now know as Barcelona played a prominent role in the early settlement and development of Chautauqua County, beginning with improvements by the Holland Land Company and continuing with federal appropriations aimed at improving navigation on Lake Erie. For nearly 40 years

Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 7PM The pre-1825 settlers of western New York were very much in need of pottery vessels to help them handle daily life.  These included cups, saucers, mugs, plates, jugs, crocks, pots, milk pans, and candle holders.  Such items were made from the local clay which was found in abundance in the area. Local clay resulted