Storied Saloons: Local History Happy Hour at Dicky's

If the walls of your local watering hole could talk, what would they say? Rochester is no stranger to time-tested taverns and contemporary bars housed in historic buildings. Each of these edifices has a story to tell. What better time to hear them than during happy hour? Storied Saloons: Local History Happy Hours explores the history of some of Rochester’s most interesting and iconic bar-boasting buildings. If you enjoy learning and libations, pull up a stool and join us as we uncover the past of a different tavern during each session of this exciting off-site series. FEBRUARY SESSION: Dicky's Corner Pub Dicky's Corner Pub is one of Rochester's oldest bars. First opened by a German immigrant in the late nineteenth century, the tavern at the corner of Meigs and Caroline Streets has long been a fixture of the South Wedge neighborhood. Join FFRPL board president and proud city resident Sally Millick as she details the saloon's evolution and shares stories of the colorful characters who have helped shape the bar's history. Monday, February 8, 2027 5:30-7:00pm 791 Meigs Street REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Presented by the Office of Rochester & Monroe County History in partnership with the Local History & Genealogy Division of the Rochester Public Library.