A Civil War battle broke out in the Town of Sheldon on Saturday, April 24, 2010 on the church grounds of St. Mary's RC Church, Strykersville NY. The skirmish, which included volleys of cannon fire, rifle shots and a man-to-man combat was the centerpiece of the Wyoming County Federation of Historical Societies Annual Spring Workshop. Well-known re-enactors, Terry Parker, Don Baker and Robert Yott shared their vast knowledge of the Civil War with an audience of professional historians and the general public. The attendees were thrilled when visited by none other than President Abraham Lincoln who mingled freely with the participants and regaled them with his sharp wit and engaging stories about the family. This year's event was hosted and presented by the Sheldon Historical Society.

Following a sumptuous barbecue lunch provided by the Durfee Family, guests were led on a tour of the nearly-completed renovations at the School House Museum on Main Street.

The Sheldon Historical Society will hold its Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale on June 5th and 6th. Reservations for yard sale space on Main Street are being taken by Judi Coffey at 585-457-3444.

We post our upcoming events at sheldonhistoricalsociety.org and you can follow us on Facebook as well.

Submitted by Susan Szucs, President of the Sheldon Historical Society

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