The Medina Sandstone Trust, a community endowment that disburses small grants to local programs, projects, and organizations has released its 2024 grant awards. The following programs and organizations were funded a total of $5,600 for 2024’s round of grant funding. Hands for Hope Street Ministry to provide Purex and laundry …
WHAT IS THE HERITAGE AWARD? The new Sandstone Heritage Award, which began in 2023, is intended to recognize buildings, individuals, groups, etc. that significantly contribute to our understanding and appreciation of Medina Sandstone. JAMES FRIDAY Jim is a Kodak retiree and loves local history. In 2021 he wrote a book …
Since the beginning of the Hall of Fame in 2013, we have inducted a total of 43 structures that are displayed in Medina’s City Hall at 600 Main Street. The inductees for 2024 are highlighted below. MOUNT ALBION CEMETERY Albion, NY Mount Albion Cemetery is not only hallowed grounds for …
Exciting News! Check out our brand-new interactive video kiosk at the Sandstone Hall of Fame in Medina’s City Hall! Dive into the rich history of Medina Sandstone with our touch screen kiosk, featuring videos, slideshows, maps, and a comprehensive building database with stunning photos. Learn about Orleans County sandstone …
You can read our 2024 “Quarry Chronicle” report to our Stonecutter supporters. 2024 MSS Quarry Chronicle
At the end of the 2023-2024 school year about 60 4th grade students from the classrooms of Mrs. Pane, Mr. Gerdes and Mrs. Patterson visited our Hall of Fame to learn about Medina Sandstone.
The 2024 Sandstone Society Hall of Fame Tour took place on May 9. It began with introductions at Medina City Hall, home of the collection of Hall of Fame awardees. Medina Mayor Marguerite Sherman and Society directors greeted 30 tour guests as Jim Hancock, a founding Sandstone director, spoke about …
The Trust Awards/Grant Committee held their annual meeting on November 13, 2023 to review this year’s grant applications. Eight local non-profit groups received a total of $5,000 to assist in the completion of projects that benefit the community. ● Arc GLOW was awarded a grant of $1,079 to help offset …
See also the 2023 Hall of Fame page 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees Medina Sandstone Heritage Awards
Celebrating 200 years of Medina Sandstone was the topic for the 2023 John Ryan Scholarship. The John Ryan School of Historical Excellence Scholarship is an annual award given to a deserving Medina High School senior who has enrolled in an exclusive program called the John Ryan School. The program was …
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