Fall Lecture Series
Thursday, October 4: Vote For Me – How many governors have called
Chemung County home? How many presidents have visited Chemung
County? Education coordinator Kerry Lippincott will discuss Chemung
County’s political history.
Thursday, October 11: Political Parties – Whether Whig, Democrat
or Republican, there have been a variety of political parties in American
history. Dr. Jim Twombly, Associate Professor of Political Science at
Elmira College, will explore the history of American political parties.
Thursday, October 18: Why Do People Vote the Way They Do? –
Dr. John F. McNulty, Assistant Professor of Political Science at
Binghamton University, will examine voter behavior.
Thursday, October 25: Songs America Voted By - Balladeer Linda
Russell will give a lively look at political campaigns through the songs
that drove Americans to the polls and informed their voting before the
days of radio and television.
Each program begins at 7:00 pm and is open to the public.
For more information, please call 607-734-4167 or
e-mail educator@chemungvallemuseum.org.
Chemung Valley History Museum
415 East Water St., Elmira, NY 14901