The Galway Preservation Society holds meetings at the Galway Town Hall, (see directions below.) We usually meet on the first Monday of each month. (Septembers meeting is the 2nd Monday of the month, and in June a picnic is held at another location. No meetings in July or August.)
Meetings begin at 7:15 pm with a social time and great refreshments, followed by the business meeting at 7:30 pm. The program then starts at approximately 7:45 pm. Guests are always welcome to attend. Program presentations range from group discussions or panels by members, to speakers on local history topics or broader areas of interest relating to preservation. Bright orange fliers around town and notices in local newspapers announce each month's upcoming topic.
The Galway Preservation Society has extensive archives related to Galway history. We offer many interesting publications about Galway for sale at the meetings. Our members enjoy opportunities for community involvement, through maintenance of the Village flower barrels, participation in the Memorial Day parade, working with the community's youth through the Memorial Day Essay Contest, and more.
The Galway Preservation Society also maintains the display cases in the lobby of Town Hall, with various interesting displays throughout the year. Displays for 2009 include 25 Years of History of the Cook Museum, Mohawk Valley Button Club items, (April) and photos and items representing Patricia Kays SPAF grant project about people of Galway (October).
You may join the Galway Preservation Society any time, although you do not need to be a member to attend the meetings. All members receive the GPS newsletter during the months in which we meet. The newsletter includes short historical pieces, meeting highlights, and lists of upcoming events. Membership is $10 per household and may be mailed to: Galway Preservation Society, PO Box 276, Galway, NY 12074. Please include name, address, phone and email, and mention any areas of interest.
Join us at a monthly meeting if you are interested in learning more about our area and preserving Galway's past for future generations. This is a wonderful way to meet neighbors, become involved with the community, and enjoy fresh home-baked treats each month!
Galway Town Hall, location of our meetings, is on Route 147 in the town of Galway. It is just south of Route 29, on the left. From Galway Village it is approximately one mile north, on the right.
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