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![The History of Bristol Hills Soil]()
In the second of three lectures on the natural history of the Bristol Hills, Dr. Bruce Gilman will present a lecture on how the soil in our glacially carved hills and valleys was composed, and how its composition has shaped human history here. This builds on Gilman’s popular April 13 lecture on the glacial history of our region, and it leads to a talk in spring 2023 on our native plants. Gilman is the region’s leading expert on our lake waters, geology, and flora. Due to the popularity of his previous talk, we will expand seating to our first floor with a video link.
![Burning Springs Tour]()
![Burning Springs Tour]()
![Burning Springs Tour]()
Bristol's historic Burning Springs site holds its annual open garden tour over three afternoons on two consecutive weekends. Visitors can view the burning spring that Senecas revered and showed to French explorers in 1669, walk up the gully to a scenic waterfall, tour the spring-blooming gardens, and see an archaeological dig in progress at the site of the farm's original log cabin. The private property's owner, who allows access only during this annual event, will give a talk on the site's history at 2 p.m. on each of the three days the site is open. A charitable contribution of $5 to the historical society is appreciated. Children welcome. This event repeats on Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5. Read more of the history of this site here and a press release on this year’s events here.
Preston Pierce, the Ontario County historian, dedicates the newly donated books from Seneca Point’s original Billy Lee Memorial Library to the Bristol Hills Historical Society, and explains the origins of this unique library and community resource.
Ever wonder which flags have flown over our hills in the past? Or have you simply driven by and seen more than “Old Glory” snapping from the pole and asked yourself “what is the significance of that particular standard?” Over the past 200 years, many different colors have been flown in our area and each has its own story. Bristol resident A.J. Magnan presents the area’s history as seen through some of our historic flags. A.J. is a retired Navy officer and history buff with a collection of flags — U.S. military, national, and regional — some of which he will display during his talk. Free and open to the public
At the South Bristol Grange Hall, 6547 Route 64 in Bristol Springs.
