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More Women Pioneers

More Women Pioneers

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
In the southern part of the township, women also arrived in those very early years to settle in the wilderness.  Among them was Sarah Kennedy Ryan, whose husband was James. ...... Read More
Some of Fairview's Outstanding Women - Pioneers

Some of Fairview’s Outstanding Women – Pioneers

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Today is Tuesday, August 18, 2020.  One hundred years ago today was the day that the 19th Amendment was  ratified, granting voting rights to white women.  Women of color still...... Read More
More About the Fairview Community Council

More About the Fairview Community Council

Posted on August 8, 2020August 8, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Years ago it was an annual event for the Fairview Community Council to consider the good works of various Fairview citizens then select a few to honor as “Outstanding Citizens.” ...... Read More
Fairview's "Interesting" Group

Fairview’s “Interesting” Group

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Congratulations to the Fairview Community Council, which is celebrating 70 successful years of service to Fairview.  It is a unique group, one that was called “the most interesting I have...... Read More
Celebrations and Memories

Celebrations and Memories

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
This weekend the Sturgeon House was bedecked with American flags.  It was a celebration of community history!  And we are waiting for an open time to share it. Meanwhile., here...... Read More
What's Happening Outside the Sturgeon House?

What’s Happening Outside the Sturgeon House?

Posted on June 14, 2020June 15, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Anyone driving by the Sturgeon House on Sunday afternoon, June 14, might have seen some interesting goings-on.  Two people, Jackie and Ted, were there to run their metal detectors over...... Read More
The Sturgeon House Calls Out

The Sturgeon House Calls Out

Posted on June 2, 2020June 14, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Just like everywhere else, the Sturgeon House is calling out for visitors.  We recall how fine it was to have visitors and to have those visitors appreciate the purpose of...... Read More
Fairview in 1940

Fairview in 1940

Posted on June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
The summer of 1940 in Fairview was almost dream-like.  A sense prevailed that the economy was getting better following a decade of Depression, but abroad, news was ominous of a...... Read More
No Ordinary Year

No Ordinary Year

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
“No Ordinary Year” is the title of the Memorial Weekend Exhibit at the Sturgeon House.  It will be in place all summer for anyone wishing to view it.  Memorial Weekend...... Read More
Fairview's South High

Fairview’s South High

Posted on May 16, 2020January 27, 2022 by Fairview Area Historical Society
As the school year comes to an end we are reminded of all the activities that should be happening in this season.  We commiserate with those graduating seniors who will...... Read More
Another Historic Date!

Another Historic Date!

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Today is May 1, 2020.  It is another historic day… One-hundred and five years ago, a Saturday, three ocean liners were moored along the New York Piers, waiting to depart for...... Read More
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