On behalf of the Hilton Village Board of Trustees, I am pleased to announce that Mr. David Crumb has been selected as Village of Hilton Historian. David has been an avid supporter of local history for years. According to Parma Historian Tom Burger, Mr. Crumb has a great memory and overall knowledge of history in the Hilton-Parma community. Over the years, David Crumb has contributed to the historian’s office by way of volunteering and donating many photo’s and items of interest. David was one of six applicants who applied for the position and was appointed in January. Stop by and welcome Dave to his new position.
On January 29th 2009, a recognition lunch for retiring Village Historian Mary Townsend was held and attended by many friends, relatives and representatives of the Village Board, staff and Recreation Department. Mary’s nineteen years of dedicated service in the historian’s office was acknowledged. Mary was presented with a plaque that formally names the Historian Office in her honor, and a gift certificate to her favorite store “Ben Franklin.” The plaque will be located by the entrance to the office.
- Larry Gursslin, Mayor
There are many historical documents, photos and books available for your study and enjoyment.
Looking for that unique gift? The village has two books for sale, both by former Historian Leith Wright Hilton USA and First Families are available by stopping in at the Village or Historian's office. They are $10 and $20 each, respectively.
Do you have anything old pertaining to the Village of Hilton? Historian David Crumb reports each year on certain unique articles, newspaper clippings, letters, etc. that are of local interest. For example, Hilton teacher Ory Mee, baseball and former basketball coach, presented the Village with a satchel of baseball paraphernalia from the "Hilton Peaches" baseball era.
If you have any such items, please call Dave to see if they may be of local importance as he continues to save and build upon our heritage by these collections. The Historian's office is located on the first floor of the Community Center, 59 Henry Street. Please call ahead for the Historian’s office hours, 392-4144x108.
Historian
David H. Crumb
Hours: Wednesday’s 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Or by appointment 585-392-5848
Assistant Historian
John B. Corcoran
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday; 2:15 – 3:30 PM
historian@hiltonny.org
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