June 19, June 26, June 27, 2010:

"HERE'S TO YOU, MRS ROBINEAU (AND THE OTHER DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES OF ROBINEAU ROAD)"
In The Historic Strathmore Neighborhood

In the tradition of the OHA's popular GHOSTWALKS meet famed ceramicists, Adelaide Robineau and her contemporaries during a stroll among the historic homes of unique Robineau Road. The past will spring to life as the "spirited hostesses" reveal their private lives, gossip about their acquaintances and paint a picture of early 20th century Syracuse. The tours will take place Saturday June 19th as part of the Strathmore Festival 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Saturday, June26th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Sunday June 27th from 2:00 to 4:00PM. Groups will leave every 15 minutes and last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.

Admission is: $12.00 for the public, $10.00 for OHA members

Reservations for a specific time are strongly recommended and can be made by calling the Karen Cooney at OHA at 428-1864 x312.

"Famed ceramicist Adelaide Robineau (actress Betsy York) prepares a piece for the Onondaga Historical Association's Strathmore Ghostwalk which will take place as part of the Strathmore Festival on June 19th and June 26th-27th."

Ghost Walk Volunteers Needed

• Volunteer Docents needed during the following time slots:
  • June 26, 2010 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • June 27, 2010 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Contact Nancy at rwolcot1@twcny.rr.com if interested

Pre-tour Festival Party

Imagine yourself out for a casual stroll down Robineau Road when along the way you encounter the distinguished potter Adelaide Alsop Robineau. Somehow
you have just taken a trip back in time to the 1920's.

The Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) invites you to join them at the annual Strathmore Pre-Tour and Festival Party on a "Ghost Walk" to meet neighbors from yesterday. Titled "Here's to You Mrs. Robineau", the ghost walk will introduce several Robineau Road personalities and contemporaries of Ms. Robineau's. Included in this group will be Amoret Dey of the well-known Dey Brothers Department Store family and Florence Penfield owner of Penfield and Wilcox Manufacturing and Bedding, a local company perhaps best known for placing a house on top of their building on Syracuse's north side.

Following this adventure, return to the Roaring 20's at the Robineau Speakeasy, complete with Flappers, Molls and Gangsters. The party will take place on Friday, June 18th beginning at 7 pm, after the first Ghost Walk tour returns. The location is 236 Robineau Road (View on Map). Reservations are limited to 150 people; the party always sells out rapidly so hurry to get your ticket. Along with delectable food and drink provided by Karen's Catering, the ticket price of $35 also includes the Ghost Walk.

To purchase your tickets call Karen Cooney at the OHA offices 428-1864 X 312.