An amazing transformation

Come Join Us
for the
2nd Floor Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
and
Horse Trough Dedication


This historic trough will be dedicated to the Buckland House,
a generous donation from Wegman's Foods

on
Thursday April 30, 2009 11:00 a.m.

Tour The Brighton Rotary History Center's
Completed Renovations while enjoying refreshments
~~~
Celebrate the donation of a Horse Trough

from

Foods

Brighton Recreation & Parks employee Mark Kritall
hand rubbing the stain on the new stairwell. Notice to the right, the original stairwell, still intact, makes for a visually pleasing landing combing the old with the new.

The New Stairwell
Painting and staining are all that remain...


...won't you come have a look?

The Landing

2nd Floor Landing

The Office/Research Room

The Historic Kitchen Garden
Saturday April 11, 10:00am-12pm
The kitchen garden plot, a field of cultivated land yielding a reliable supply of food for the family, figured prominently in the early American homestead as a means to achieve the household security and economic independence. Step back in time and learn how you can create your own "Victory Garden" You'll take home antique seeds, garden plans and a great list of resources to get you through Early Spring while you plan your kitchen garden.


Preserving Flowers

Saturday May 9, 10:00am-12pm

Do you make your own everlasting wreaths, swags and arrangements? Start planning your everlasting garden now! Learn how to grow your own assortment of everlastings, from preparing your bed to harvesting your bouquets. You'll also learn how to preserve your gardens color through microwave pressing, hanging, silica and glycerin. You'll be amazed at what you can preserve using these methods. You'll take home dried flower seeds, garden plans and a great list of resources to get you through Early Spring while you plan your everlasting garden.

*Registration forms can be mailed in or filled out at
Brighton Recreation, 220 Idlewood Road, Rochester, NY 14618.

2009 Renovations

I feel such excitement as the house renovations progress.
Spring 2009 marks the completion and the beginning
of some new and exciting programs.

Grand Opening of the 2nd Story
3 Part Historic Lecture Series
Living History
The Underground Railroad Presented
The Erie Canal (ongoing display)
The 2nd Annual Pear Festival
'Step Back In History' Classes
Haunted Hayride & Historic Halloween
A Vintage Christmas at Buckland

and more...

Photos of the Renovation Progression

No Holes Here!

Please, Come on up.
The original stairwell being preserved and given a rest,
while a new one carries the curious.


The new stairwell landing.

The future Historic Bedroom to the left
and the Research Room to the right.

A Bright Idea!
Windowsill in the Rotating History Room

Taking A Break!

Click on the image to see Rochester Channel 8 News Coverage of the renovations at the
Brighton Rotary History Center at the Buckland House.

Renovations Have Begun

Spring 2009 will bring another new beginning for The Brighton Rotary History Center. Renovations to the bathroom and the 2nd floor include new utility sink, research room, office, historic bedroom and a room dedicated to rotating displays such as the Erie Canal and the Underground Railroad.

The Buckland House will be available for School groups, Scouts, Home Educators and families looking for that historic educational experience. The meeting room will remain available for group luncheons, meetings and special programming.


Sealing off the house

The new stairwell gets framed in.

Prepping for the new utility sink.