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Crowd Gathers for Welsh Hymn Sing

November 14, 2021 Garrett

Few people today realize how much of Oneida County history was influenced by Welsh settlers.  The Gymanfa Ganu, or an…

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Posted in: Events, News Filed under: Concert

Congregation Returns for Special Service

September 4, 2021 Garrett

First Presbyterian Church of Augusta and Vernon Center celebrates once again at former home. On Christmas Eve, 2005, The Vernon…

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Rambler Rose Tea Box

Rambler Rose Tea Room Returns to Vernon Center for Mother’s Day

April 16, 2021 Garrett

Vernon Center’s turn-of-the-century Rambler Rose Tea Room returned in the form of a Tea Party-in-a-box Gift Set for the weekend.

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Front Four Windows Finished

December 5, 2020 Garrett

The front window set consists of 4 rectangular stained glass sashes with patterned blue and yellow panes, bordered with red…

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Repointing the Foundation

November 21, 2020 Garrett

Most of the foundation dates to 1839-1840, when the church was constructed on its present site. The masonry is comprised…

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Historic 1850s Pipe Organ back in service

September 21, 2020 Garrett 1 Comment

The sounds of an historic pipe organ grace Vernon Center once again. And they come from an organ made by…

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Posted in: History, News Filed under: Alvinza Andrews, Frankfort, Historic Preservation, Organbuilder, Pipe organ, Waterville

Masterful Carpentry

September 2, 2020 Garrett

A Greek Revival revival. Two of the worst things for old wood are water, and pests. Unfortunately, the building was…

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The Bees are Back: Round 2

July 27, 2020 Garrett

I received a call from a neighbor about a bee swarm amassing above the front porch – which sounded “like a little motor” and could be heard from inside their house. And it was growing quickly.

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Posted in: Restoration Filed under: beehive, bees

The Historic Marker

June 26, 2020 Garrett

First plaque recognizing the Vernon Center Green Historic District, including Presbyterian Church, now in place The history of this church…

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Posted in: Events, News Filed under: Gazebo, National Register, National Register of Historic Places, Vernon Center Green, Village Green

ROME DAILY SENTINEL: Historic site, vets group benefit by working together

January 17, 2020 Garrett

Guests at the recent Harvest Dinner were there for more than a great meal and entertainment, as proceeds supported two causes; preservation of the building’s remarkable stained glass windows, and generating $3,200 for Clear Path for Veterans.

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Posted in: Events, News Filed under: Charitable Event

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