The Holland Land Office is proud to present "An Evening with Dr. David Fitzpatrick." Fitzpatrick is the author of a newly published book on Batavia's own Emory Upton. He is also a professor of history at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Mich. and he is the leading authority on Emory Upton's Career. The book, entitiled "Emory Upton: Misunderstood Reformer," seeks to revise the current view of General Upton and his importance in American military history. A meet and greet with Dr. David Fitzpatrick will begin at 7pm and the presentation on his book will begin at 7:30pm on Friday, February 16th. Tickets are $5 per person and those interested may R.S.V.P. to the museum by Wednesday, February 14th, as seating is limited. You may R.S.V.P. by calling the Holland Land Office Museum at 585-343-4727 or by emailing the museum at hollandlandoffice@gmail.com. The Holland Land Office Museum is located at 131 W. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020.
There will also be a free panel discussion with Fitzpatrick and other local historians on the Gensee Community College's Batavia campus on Saturday, February 17th at 10am. For more information regarding the free panel discussion, please contact the museum.
