The Town of Hinsdale is turning 200! To celebrate their Bicentennial, the Hinsdale Historical Society and local establishments have come up with a whole year of commemorative events! From a time capsule, to a Wagon Train, to a Parade, to presentations, there is something historically fun for everyone! Follow the Hinsdale Historical Society on Facebook to share, like, and see photos of the events!
Wednesday, January 1:
Bicentennial Opening Ceremony! First Day Hike – Greenway – 9:00 AM meet at Methodist Church 8:45 AM on Main Street, Hinsdale. Open to all ages, leashed pets allowed. Hot chocolate afterward. Registration required…call 585-493-3614.
Saturday, February 22 :
Color Guard Home Show at Hinsdale Central School – 5 PM
Monday, March 2:
Presentation by Jack Searles – History of Cattaraugus County Post Office – 6:30 PM at Hinsdale American Legion
Saturday, March 28:
Maplehurst Baptist Church Pancake Breakfast – 7 - 9 AM to benefit Hinsdale Youth Commission
Saturday, April 4:
Easter Egg Hunt – Greenway - 10 AM, meet at trailhead on North Main Street, Hinsdale
Thursday, April 9:
Hinsdale Fire Department Pasta Buffet Dinner – 4 - 6 PM
Hinsdale 200th Birthday Celebration
Time Capsule Excavation - 6PM at Hinsdale Main St. Park
Saturday, May 2:
“I Love My Park” Greenway cleanup – 9 AM meet at trailhead on North Main Street, Hinsdale
Monday, May 4:
Concert in the Park with Allegany Alumni and Friends Band – 6:30 PM in front of Hinsdale Fire Department
Monday, May 25:
Hinsdale American Legion Memorial Day Ceremony – 11 AM; burgers and hot dogs to follow Cemetery Tour – 1 PM Hinsdale Cemetery and Gile Hollow Cemetery
Monday, June 1:
Concert in the Park with Twin Tiers Band – 6:30 PM in front of Hinsdale Fire Department
Saturday, June 20:
Hinsdale United Methodist Church Strawberry Festival – 11 AM - 3 PM on Main Street
Hinsdale PTO Color Run at Hinsdale Central School – time TBD
Monday, July 6:
Concert in the Park with Rushford Concert Band – 6:30 PM in front of Hinsdale Fire Department
Saturday, July 25:
Bicentennial Festival and Parade – details TBD
Friday, July 31:
Wagon Train at Hinsdale American Legion – details TBD
Saturday, August 1:
Wagon Train to City of Refuge Church, Haskell Valley and return to Hinsdale American Legion – time TBD
City of Refuge Church, Haskell Valley, Summer Festival – 10 AM - 3 PM
Sunday, August 2:
Wagon Train at Hinsdale American Legion – time TBD
Monday, August 3:
Concert in the Park with Bent Brass Band – 6:30 PM in front of Hinsdale Fire Department
Friday, August 14:
Civil War Reenactment set-up at Hinsdale American Legion
Saturday, August 15:
Civil War Reenactment at Hinsdale American Legion – 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, August 16:
Civil War Reenactment at Hinsdale American Legion – 10 AM - 3 PM
Thursday, September 10:
Hinsdale Fire Department Chicken Parmesan Dinner – 4 - 6 PM
SWY-Penn Doll Club Presentation at Hinsdale Fire Department
Friday-Sunday, September 11-13:
Annual Falling Leaves Regatta at Hinsdale American Legion.
Saturday, September 19:
Maplehurst Baptist Church Garage Sales – 8 AM - 2 PM to benefit Hinsdale Fire Department
Friday-Saturday, September 19-20:
Garage Sale Days – space rentals by Hinsdale American Legion Riders. Call 716-378-8461
Saturday, September 26:
Genesee Valley Greenway/Canal tour – 1 - 5 PM, meet at Hinsdale Museum for bus to trailhead, Lock 102, Ischua feeder dam
Hinsdale Museum open 12 - 1 PM
JD’s Buffet Dinner follows tour, reservations required, price to be determined - 716-557-2478
Sunday, October 4:
Hinsdale Haunted House – 4 - 6 PM, no fee; reservations required. Call 716-578-4586
Sunday, October 11:
Hinsdale Haunted House – 4 - 6 PM, no fee; reservations required. Call 716-578-4586
Saturday, October 17:
Maplehurst Baptist Church Supper – 5 - 7 PM to benefit Hinsdale Food Pantry
Sunday, October 18:
Hinsdale Haunted House – 4 - 6 PM, no fee; reservations required. Call 716-578-4586
Sunday, October 25:
Hinsdale Haunted House – 4 - 6 PM, no fee; reservations required. Call 716-578-4586
Saturday, December 19:
Hinsdale Historical Society Christmas in the Park – 4 -7 PM with luminary lighting and Santa’s Workshop at Main Street Park in Hinsdale.
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