Press Release for Chautauqua County Historical Society

I was recently named a trustee of the Chautauqua County Historical Society, something I view as both an honor and a privilege. I think I was approached to serve as a trustee for a couple of reasons. One being my interest in local history and also my experience with media and marketing. 

One of the first things I've set out to do since becoming a trustee is to establish a social media presence for the historical society. Below is a press release I wrote announcing the organization's presence on Facebook. Remember that any news regarding your business or agency, even something as common as a starting a facebook page, can often times be parlayed into a press release.

Follow the Chautauqua County Historical Society on Facebook

The McClurg Museum, Home of the Chautauqua County Historical Society

WESTFIELD, N.Y., May 3, 2011 - Fans of local history will be happy to know Chautauqua County’s oldest historical society now has its own Facebook page.  The Chautauqua County Historical Society launched its Facebook Page a few weeks ago and since then dozens of people have started to follow the organization.

The historical society hopes to use its Facebook page to share historic images from Chautauqua County’s past, as well as keep residents updated on various events, including the annual Antique Show (July 16 & 17) and the Antique Book and Paper Show (July 30)– both of which will take place in Westfield. Details on upcoming lectures, exhibits and fundraisers will also be provided.

In addition to a recently launched Facebook page, the Chautauqua County Historical Society also has its own website (McClurgmuseum.org) and its own blog (mcclurgmuseum.org/blog), where this year’s “Bicentennial Biographies” are being posted. Fans can also follow the historical society on Twitter (@McClurgMuseum).

To follow the Chautauqua County Historical Society on Facebook, simply go to www.facebook.com/ChautauquaCountyHistory.

The Chautauqua County Historical Society was established in 1883 and is the oldest historical society in Chautauqua County. Since 1951, the organization has been based out of the historic McClurg Mansion (built in 1818) in Westfield, N.Y.

Annual Membership rates start at just $20. All members are given free access to the museum year-round and a subscription to the quarterly "Time Lines" newsletter. For more information, call 716-326-2977.