"Victorians at Play " at Sonnenberg Gardens

"Victorians at Play" will be presented by a panel of experts on the history of the Thompson family of Sonnenberg during the late 1800's and early 1900's. For the past five years this panel, a group of historians and archivists, have studied and transcribed diaries, letters, ledgers, newspaper articles, and other relevant documents. This presentation will focus on popular recreational activities of Victorian times and how the Thompsons participated. Known for their philanthropies, the Thompson gifts to the community and beyond for recreation will be discussed. The panel thanks the Ontario County Historical Society and Sonnenberg Archives for access to their collections to unfold the Thompson story. The admission fee will help support the newly formed Education Committee of Sonnenberg which will provide for future programs. Join us on Saturday, 5/30/15 from 10 am to Noon at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua, NY. Admission is $10 for general public and $5 for members, Call (585) 394-4922 for more information.