CONFERENCES & SYMPOSIA
2001 New York Folklore Society Annual Conference
2001 Annual Conference of the
New York Folklore Society
September 28, 29 and 30, 2001
Fredonia, Chautauqua County, New York
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Theme: Culture, Innovation, and Folklore
September 28, 29 and 30, 2001
Fredonia, Chautauqua County, New York
The New York Folklore Society hosted it 2001 Annual Conference in Fredonia, New York, in beautiful Chautauqua County on September 28-30.
New York’s frontier in the 19th and early 20th century was the location for major cultural innovation. It was the location of the first organized Grange in the United States, an organization made by and for the agricultural community. Religious movements such as Spiritualism got its start in Western New York, and the Chatauqua Institution has had a lasting effect on American politics, literature, arts, and language. The New York Folklore Society dedicated its 2001 conference to the spirit of innovation on the Niagara Frontier.
Conference attendees enjoyed:
- A Supper and Square Dance at America’s First Grange, Fredonia #1
- Panel discussions and presentations on
- the Chautauqua Institution
- regional folk culture
- Western New York music and dance
- Buffalo Concertina All-Stars’ polka and Polish music at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House
- Walking tour and program at the Lily Dale Assembly—the world’s largest center for science, philosophy, and religion of Spiritualism
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EXPLORING NEW YORK’S NIAGARA FRONTIER
Below you will find links to websites about Fredonia, Chautauqua County, Lily Dale Assembly, and the Chautauqua Institute.
- Lily Dale Assembly is the world’s largest spiritualist community. We’ll enjoy a walking tour and program there.
- 1891 Fredonia Opera House—We'll enjoy a Saturday night concert here!
- Dan Berggren and the Newton Street Irregulars will be featured at Saturday’s concert.
- Chautauqua Institution attracts visitors for intellectual growth and spiritual renewal. We’re planning a visit on Sunday.
- Chautauqua County Visitor’s Bureau—You’ll find a photo gallery here at this site. You can request a travel guide, and find out all kinds of information at the area’s attractions, shopping, accommodations.
- The Fredonia Chamber of Commerce provides information about Fredonia and its history.
SEE the CONFERENCE PROGRAM
VIEW CONFERENCE PHOTOS
QUESTIONS? Please contact: Dr. Lisa Overholser, nyfs@nyfolklore.org, 518-346-7008
VIEW pages on previous conferences.
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