The Library Bar History Series

A weekly gathering at The Library Bar exploring the stories, people, and moments that shaped Ontario County. Each session is led by the Director of Education, Benjamin Falter, at the Ontario County Historical Society and includes a featured talk and a drink to enjoy along the way.

Upcoming Classes

January 21 – Ontario County 101: The Phelps and Gorham Purchase

January 28 – Ontario County 102: The Canandaigua Treaty

February 4 – Full Steam Ahead!: A Brief History of Steamboats on Canandaigua Lake

February 11 – The 1873 Ontario County Trial of Susan B. Anthony

February 25 – Trolleys and Trains: Canandaigua’s Railroad History

About Benjamin Falter

Ben Falter is the Director of Education at the Ontario County Historical Society. Ben grew up in the Finger Lakes region and attended SUNY Brockport, where he got both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history. He has worked at the Historical Society designing programs to teach the public about local history since November 2021. He’s excited to share the interesting history of Canandaigua and Ontario County with the visitors at the Lake House.