We wish to thank all our generous supporters who have donated money to help pay for the fumigation for the powder post beetles in Casey’s Cottage! We have so far received almost $7000 of the $10,000 needed for our share of the cost of the fumigation!
To put us over the top, The Eis House in Mexico, NY has reached out to us and offered the use of their venue free of charge to make up the $3000 difference, and Dick Drake and his band have offered to play for us free of charge!!
The Friends of Mexico Point Park are honored to invite you to a fundraiser at the Eis House on June 14th from 1:00 to 4:00pm. There will be pizza and wings, and the bar and kitchen will be open so that people can buy food and drinks not on offer. Children are welcome, as well as adults. There will be a silent auction and music by Dick Drake and his band, 8th & Lake, including John Lawton, Kathy Rushmore, Rick Bush, Josh Russel, Taylor Ricks, John Brown and Dick Drake.
Pre-event tickets (adults $20, children $10) will be available at the Eis House in Mexico, NY, and Rivers End Bookstore in Oswego, NY, or online at the bottom our donation page.
Tickets will also be available at the door on June 14th (Adults $25, Children $12).
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Casey’s Cottage needs your help. The cottage has been infested by powderpost beetles. William Casey chose hardwoods for the cottage, the better to carve the amazing designs into, but that is exactly the type of wood that the larvae of the powderpost beetle love to eat.
We are desperate to stop them before they emerge this season and do considerable amounts of damage to the priceless architecture and art that is Casey’s Cottage. Unfortunately, the bill for fumigation is roughly $30,000. The Friends of Mexico Point Park will share this burden with Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, and the Town of Mexico. We hope to raise $10,000 for our share in combatting this pest and preventing further damage.
If you’ve ever spent an afternoon strolling through the cottage, enjoyed an event held within, or would love to help save a piece of absolutely unique local history, please donate to the cause.
PLEASE NOTE:
Google Maps and Apple Maps have both been found to have incorrect information regarding the hours when Mexico Point Park is open.
Mexico Point Park is open from sunrise to sunset. It is not open at night unless the Town of Mexico has approved the event.
Mexico Point Park is located in the Town of Mexico in New York State. It is on the Eastern Shore of Lake Ontario. It is managed by the Town of Mexico and the Friends of Mexico Point Park. It is located at 120 Mexico Point Drive, Mexico, NY.
A map and general park information is provided on our Park Information page.
There is no entry fee for visiting the park. Special events are scheduled throughout the year and are listed on the Events page. In addition, individuals and groups are welcome to reserve portions of the park and facilities, including Casey’s Cottage, for special occasions, such as Weddings. The fees and process for reserving park facilities are provided on our Reservations page.
Mexico Point Park is located on the western side of the Little Salmon River, on Mexico Point Drive. This park is often confused with the Mexico Boat Launch, located on the eastern shore of the Little Salmon River. on County rt 40.
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