Don’t Miss It! APRIL 27th – 1-3 pm
Virginia Foster Bassett Day!
At
Allegany
County Historical Society Museum
11
East Greenwood Street – Andover NY
A
Celebration of the Life and Collections
of
Virginia
Foster Bassett passed away on September 23, 2018 at age, 101.
She
made her home on West University Street in Alfred, NY for 83 years, having
lived on both sides of the same street from her teenage years into her late
nineties.
Virginia
met her husband while working as a telephone operator in her early career. She
was later employed by Alfred University College of Ceramics and by Olive
Watson, founder of Honey Pot Candy in Alfred. Virginia purchased the
business and moved the operation to 41 West University Street in Alfred in
1977. She created hand-dipped confections with the aid of her sister, Francelia
McGraw. Honey Pot Chocolates remains a thriving business under the direction of
Connie McGraw, Virginia's niece.
Virginia
was an avid reader & a fan of local history……..
A
PUBLIC INVITATION IS ISSUED TO LOCAL HISTORIANS, FRIENDS & FAMILY TO VISIT
AND ENJOY THE OVER 1,000 PHOTOS &
MORE FROM A WONDERFUL LADY!
SATURDAY,
APRIL 27th 1pm-3pm
ACHS
MUSEUM - 11 EAST GREENWOOD STREET - ANDOVER, NY
