Van Horn Mansion

Parlor Presentations

Join us in the North Parlor as we explore colonial life during the American Revolution through a series of presentations, celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!

Free and open to the public

parlor presentations

Parlor Presentations: The History the Freemasons and our Revolutionary War Forefathers

Free and open to the public

Tuesday, June 9
7pm
Van Horn Mansion
2159 Lockport-Olcott Rd. Burt, NY 14028

Hosted by Master Mason Mike Rann of Charlotteville Lodge #73. Learn about the history of the Freemasons, especially those who participated in the Revolutionary War and the creation of our nation, such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, as you sample colonial-era teas and treats!

parlor presentations

Upcoming Presentations

July 7
Colonial-Era English Country Dancing

August 25
Liberty Teas

October 13
TBA

November
TBA

Past Events

The DAR

The DAR

Tuesday, April 28
7pm
Presented by Jill Heck
Newfane Historical Society Trustee and DAR member

Learn about The Daughters of the American Revolution, an historic organization founded in 1890. Discover the history and development of the DAR, the Orleans County Chapter House (which is also a local history museum and library), and genealogical research tips as you sample colonial-era teas and treats!