Chautauqua County

November 2 2017

A Very Lucy Tour of Jamestown

Chautauqua-Allegany Region Chautauqua County

by Chris Clemens Lucille Ball was born in Jamestown, New York, on August 6, 1911. Though her television persona on I Love Lucy would capture the hearts of Americans and her fame would bring her to live all over the country, her love for her Chautauqua County hometown never waned. Ball regularly visited her childhood […]

The Fairy Village Underfoot in Lily Dale, New York

Chautauqua-Allegany Region Chautauqua County, Lily Dale

by Chris Clemens Lily Dale, New York in Chautauqua County is known for being a bit of a magical place. First incorporated in 1879 as the Cassadaga Lake Free Association, the gated community has been home to Spiritualists since its inception. Visitors from all over make pilgrimage to Lily Dale in hopes of connecting with […]