Meetin’ at the Smithy’s

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A W-PHS Historical Fiction Play by Irene Bierer

Sun., April 27, 2025 3 p.m.

Step back in time to 1884 and visit Aaron Brewer’s blacksmith shop, where you’ll encounter colorful characters like John and Mary Jane Gates. Aaron’s big sister forges a bond with Mary, while Alice Brewer Waters leads the charge for local women championing temperance.

Discover the intriguing history of Williamson, a town once bustling with profitable stills and bootleg whiskey. One such operation gets exposed, and you’ll be left guessing who the mysterious revenuer is!

Explore the curious world of phrenology, witness the challenges faced by immigrants striving to fit in, and watch as Kid Goulette fills in for Dr. Fisher in a pinch.

All of this excitement takes place in and around the smithy’s shop, set against the picturesque backdrop of Pultneyville’s lakeshore.