Our founder, Dave Lawson, passed away on November 27, 2022. He touched so many lives around Chautauqua Lake for all of his 89 years and has left behind a beautiful legacy – The Lawson Center. The Lawson Center will hold a celebration of life event on Sunday, May 28th, 2023, from 2-4pm. All are invited. […]
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Burning the Mortgage!
Thanks to the diligent efforts of Craig Butler and the amazing generosity of our many supporters, we were able to pay off our mortgage. Craig is pictured here handing the check over to Cathy Kerr of M&T Bank. Because we are now debt-free, we will be able to continue and expand our exhibits and learning opportunities and serve our community well into the future.
Our Restoration Crew Wins President's Cup
When Andy Robinson and Ton Calalesina brought the refinished 1939 Century Sea Maid “Little Dipper” to the 44th Annual Niagara Frontier Antique and Classic Boat Show to display it, little did they know that they would walk away with the Century Club’s Sima Award President’s Choice Cup.
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Spearfishing Lecture Attracts a Crowd
Ned Ward entertained and enlightened a nice crowd with his lecture on the history of spearfishing and the use of fish decoys on Lake Chautauqua. As usual, he provided an in-depth look at the social and economic forces driving this thriving 19th and early 20th-century industry. The audience enjoyed a wonderful social hour with appetizers […]
Long Point Lecture
We had a wonderful turnout for Marla Connelly's lecture on the history and future of Long Point. Created by a glacier, Long Point has been a prominent feature of our lake forever. Marla entertained a crowd with stories about the people who owned the land on and around the point, how it became a New […]
New Member Docking Benefit
For our members: Register your boat with us and use our docks any time you’re in Bemus Point–whether the museum is open or not. Now you can enjoy the shopping and dining while you’re boat is safely docked at the TLC. Click on the red “READ MORE” button below for a link to the printable […]