Naples history buffs are getting ready to take a step back into time and celebrate Watkinstown Day, referring to the original historical name of the village.
The Naples NY Historical Society event starts at 11 a.m. June 6 with remarks by Naples Historian Kenton Poole followed by a blacksmithing demonstration at 11:30 a.m. Activities continue through 4 p.m. at the north end of Main Street, referred to as the Old Town Square.
Walking and Fairview Cemetery tours are planned at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Live music begins at 3 p.m. with Levi Gangi.
Representatives from local organizations will be available, and visitors will be able to enjoy restaurants, breweries, wineries and other local businesses.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Naples celebrates history with Watkinstown Day
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