Delving into the history of Batavia and what makes it special is the focus of Preservation Week events taking place this week in the city.
The events are being offered by the Batavia Depot Museum, Batavia Historical Society, Batavia Public Library and the Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley.
In addition to holding several community events, organizers will be posting fun facts, hidden histories and local trivia on social media all week long. Garrett said returning features include a historical bar crawl, as well as a “Greatest Hits of Batavia” trolley tour. “New this year is a community roundtable on Wednesday, May 1, and it will feature a film from POP, or the Protect Our Past group, called ‘Love Letter to Cape Cod’ which will kick off a community conversation about places in Batavia that Batavians think are important to preserve for the long haul,” Garrett said. “These are unique to us and help describe our special place in the world.”
The “Cheers Through the Years” bar crawl takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 3, beginning at the Batavia Depot Museum, and will highlight Batavia’s well-preserved downtown structures that now house watering holes such as Sidecar Supper Club and Beer Garden and Sturdy Shelter Brewing, according to the release.
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