September Luncheon @ Marvin Community House

Reservations:
716-488-6206 or marvinhouse@marvinhouse.com

Please join us for our September Luncheon on Thursday, September 17th, at noon. Tickets are $21 for Marvin House Members and $25 for guests.

The program will feature Liz Gabalski who will give a a presentation on a local woman who left her mark on history, Catherine Harris.

Elizabeth Gabalski’s previous course of study in Social Studies Education, combined with a love of local history have brought her to her current role as Education Coordinator with the Fenton History Center. Through this position, she extends the Fenton’s educational reach beyond the walls of the historic Governor’s Mansion by speaking to local groups, educating in area classrooms, tabling at community events, managing several of the Fenton’s social media platforms, and more.

As one of the earliest Black women to make her home in Jamestown, Catherine Dickes Harris built a life centered on family, caregiving, and service to her community in addition to her more commonly recognized role as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Join us as we explore Harris as a family matron, trusted local caregiver, and woman of courage whose story offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and contributions of Black women in 19th-century Jamestown.

Luncheon served will be Chicken and biscuits with mashed potatoes and gravy with green bean almondine. Cookies, coffee and tea will be served afterwards.

*Please inform us ahead of time of any dietary restrictions!
Guests will be charged for meals if not cancelled by noon on Tuesday, September 14th. We accept Venmo and Credit Cards at check-in desk.