The Lawson Center

08/21/2026

07/29/2026

Boat Shop Open House
The Lawson Center Museum
73 Lakeside Drive
Free Admission all day

Saturday August 1st
1 - 4 pm

Stop by the Boat Shop on the lower level of the museum and see what the volunteers are working on.
It is the perfect opportunity to learn about the shop and get advice on your own projects.
Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions.
See the current projects and observe what goes on in the shop
Ask questions and get advice on your own projects
Learn how to use the shop yourself
Find out how to volunteer if interested

07/02/2026

Since July 4th falls on a Saturday this year, the museum will be closed so that our wonderful volunteers can enjoy the holiday.

06/08/2025

This Thursday, June 12th, is your opportunity to Give Big and make it count.
This Thursday, dig deep and give big so TLC can be a valuable part of the Chautauqua experience for generations to come!
How can you give on June 12? It’s easy:

• Set a reminder for June 12, 2025. That’s the one day you’ll be able to take advantage of special online challenges and matching grants that will make your gift go even further.

Go to https://www.givebigchq.org/donate?campaign_id=241668 on June 12th to make your contribution.

Thank you for making a difference in our community!

06/07/2025

Great Summer Starter Party last night. Fun, food, and friendship for everybody.

09/17/2024

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An inside look at our latest restoration projects   The Lawson Center for Boating Heritage E-News from Bemus Bay Join us September 25 for an update on our latest Boat Shop projects. Boat Shop Update G

09/10/2024

Open house this Sunday from 11-5! Come and enjoy Bemus Point Fall Fest!

09/09/2024

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Relive the history of Chautauqa's spectacular water shows   The Lawson Center for Boating Heritage E-News from Bemus Bay Video now available! Relive the history of Chautauqua's spectacular water shows

08/30/2024

Great lecture on Wednesday night. Many thanks to The Village Casino for providing the yummy snacks.

08/12/2024

Lecture Wednesday, August 28th
Water Skiing and Ski Shows on Chautauqua Lake

Doug Ribley, past president and executive committee member of the National Show Ski Association

Brian Lawrence, Event Coordinator, Chautauqua Lake Water Ski Shows from 2012 to 2017, lifelong Bemus Point resident and avid water skier

Held at TLC
Wednesday, August 28
6:30-7:00 pm: Mix & Mingle (beverages and snacks)
7-8 pm: Lecture
Open to the public and free of charge


The original water ski shows of the 1950s and 60s that occurred in front of LS Aero Marine (site of TLC) inspired Brian Lawrence to love water skiing. Brian will share how he took this passion and teamed up with the Floating Stage to bring water ski shows by The Chippewa Lake Show Team back to Bemus Point from 2012-17. Doug Ribley manages the team and will discuss his background in skiing, a brief history of the Chippewa Lake Show Team and their current involvement in competitive ski shows around the country.