Silver Lake, NY 14549
Mary Jemison Festival: Two Worlds, One Legacy
September 26, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Epworth Hall | 20 Janes Ave., Silver Lake, NY 14549
Step into the past at the Mary Jemison Festival: Two Worlds, One Legacy, a day of historical presentations, Native American storytelling, cultural demonstrations, hands-on activities, and live performance exploring the remarkable life and legacy of Mary Jemison.
Presented by the Castile Historical Society and House Museum, the festival offers an opportunity to learn more about the people, stories, and events connected to the Revolutionary War era and Mary Jemison's unique place in local and American history.
Festival Schedule
Vendors & Historical Displays
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Presentations & Demonstrations
- 10:30 a.m. – Jan Herrick: Native American Storytelling
- 11:00 a.m. – Seneca Dancers
- 12:00 p.m. – Hands-on activity: Discovering Revolutionary War Era Games
- 1:00 p.m. – Seneca Dancers
- 2:00 p.m. – Joyce Thompson: Women & the Revolutionary War
- 3:00 p.m. – Mark Milcarek: Sullivan's Campaign
Live Performance – 4:00 p.m.
Narrative Poem: The Life of Mary Jemison by Margaret Bradt Sutherland
Admission
Free admission. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Come explore local history through storytelling, music, dance, demonstrations, exhibits, and hands-on activities during this special celebration of Mary Jemison's life and legacy.