Join the Friends of the Three Bears this spring at Papa Bear as we celebrate the installation of a New York State Historic Marker sponsored by the Pomeroy Foundation. The fully-funded marker highlights the significance of Ovid’s half-shire designation. In addition, the Friends will celebrate the completion of the cupola restoration on Papa Bear, which is now an accessible building. Join us in honoring the dedicated people in Seneca County who contributed time, effort, and resources to making these restorations possible. Enjoy live music, refreshments, ice cream from Cayuga Creamery, children’s activities, and wine tastings from Hosmer, Thirsty Owl, and Boundary Breaks Wineries. The event will take place rain or shine May 31, 2026 from 1:00-4:00pm on the lawn of the Three Bears, 7175 Main Street, Ovid.

The historic marker was fully funded with generous support from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation for New York State historical markers commemorating Mama and Papa Bear.